Advertisement

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...

Share this article

09.20 28 Jan 2026


Scientists Move ‘Doomsday Clock’ Closer to Midnight Than Ever


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

FULL EPISODE: Citizenship Refe...

00:45:11

FULL EPISODE: Citizenship Referendum Legacy; Rainbow Club Cork; and Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese

Younified

00:45:11


Winners and Sinners

00:29:19

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:29:19


Mental Health Commission publi...

00:09:44

Mental Health Commission publishes annual report - what to know

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:44


Sport with John Duggan: World...

00:07:57

Sport with John Duggan: World Cup weekend action!

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:57