Doomsday Clock: 89 Seconds Left – RADAR: What’s Trending Today? – 28.01.2025

Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, second from left, and Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists member Robert Socolow, second from right, reveal the Doomsday Clock, set at 89 seconds to midnight, as fellow members Herbert Lin, left, and Suzet McKinney, right, watch during a news conference at the United States Institute of Peace, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Washington.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists updated the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight on January 28, 2025, the closest it has come to a global catastrophe since its inception in 1947. Factors such as the war in Ukraine, nuclear proliferation, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, and climate change contributed to this decision. The clock symbolizes humanity’s proximity to existential threats, and the update emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues. The developments pose serious concerns for global security and sustainability. In short, humanity is facing major dangers.

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