Doomsday Clock: How close is the world to nuclear destruction?

SCIENTISTS are set to reset the official Doomsday Clock and have cited AI as an existential threat for 2024. The clock serves as a wake-up call to all about global threats such as nuclear war, dangerous technologies and mass health concerns. The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor that represents how close humanity is to self-destruction, due to nuclear weapons and climate change. Upon its creation in 1947, the clock’s position was based on the threat posed by nuclear weapons, which Bulletin scientists viewed as humanity’s single greatest threat. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: @thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #TheSun #doomsday #nuclear