Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Bulletin is an authoritative source of information and analysis on nuclear risk, climate change, disruptive technologies, and biosecurity. It features articles, opinions, multimedia, and events on topics such as the Doomsday Clock, the US elections, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Current Time - 2024 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Jan 23, 2024 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded by Einstein and Oppenheimer, sets the Doomsday Clock to warn of global catastrophe caused by nuclear, climate, and biological threats. The Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight in 2024, the closest to apocalypse ever, amid war, arms race, and disasters.
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Doomsday Dashboard - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Doomsday Dashboard is a web tool that tracks the current time and the status of the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic indicator of how close humanity is to global catastrophe. It also features articles and multimedia on nuclear risk, climate change, emerging dangers, and other topics related to science and security.
About Us - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Learn about the mission, history, and community of the Bulletin, a media organization that covers nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. The Bulletin publishes a digital magazine, a website, and a Doomsday Clock that shows how close to extinction we are.
2022 Doomsday Clock Statement - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Jan 20, 2022 · The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic indicator of the world's vulnerability to catastrophe from nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies. In 2022, it is 100 seconds to midnight, the closest to apocalypse ever, due to mixed and worrisome trends in security and environment.
Nuclear Notebook - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Nuclear Notebook is a free-to-access guide to the nuclear weapons of nine states: US, Russia, UK, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea. It provides annual reports, interactive maps, and thematic issues on nuclear arms control, ballistic missile defenses, and tactical nuclear weapons.
December 2020 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
In this issue—which marks the start of the 75th year of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists—respected strategic thinkers of this era explain where the Bulletin and its readers should focus their attention in coming decades. The issue also contains noteworthy pieces from the Bulletin archives, including work by Einstein, Oppenheimer, Gorbachev, Nixon, and Kennedy.
2020 Doomsday Clock Statement - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Jan 23, 2020 · The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock 20 seconds closer to midnight, warning of the dangers of nuclear war, climate change, and cyber-enabled information warfare. The international security situation is dire, as world leaders have undermined arms control, climate action, and democratic institutions.
November 2021 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Several American states mandate zero-carbon electricity systems based primarily on renewable technologies such as wind and solar power. Reliable and affordable electricity systems based on these variable resources may depend on the ability to store large quantities of low-cost energy over long timescales.