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Scientists Move ‘Doomsday Clock’ Closer to Midnight Than Ever

Atomic scientists on Tuesday set the 2026 “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, the clo...

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09.20 28 Jan 2026


Scientists Move ‘Doomsday Clock’ Closer to Midnight Than Ever


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09.20 28 Jan 2026


Atomic scientists on Tuesday set the 2026 “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it’s ever been to a theoretical annihilation. Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of peace studies at Bradford University and Author of the Insecurity Trap, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.


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