⏳☢️ The hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward by one second

The hands of the Doomsday Clock, which symbolize the threat of a global catastrophe, have been moved one second closer to midnight. They now read 23:58:31. This is the most alarming time since the symbolic clock was created.

In 2023, the hands jumped forward 10 seconds at once amid the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war and rising nuclear tensions, reaching 23:58:30. A year later, the hands remained in virtually the same position, reflecting the ongoing threat.

"The decision to move the hands of the clock is due to the lack of positive progress in addressing global challenges. These include: nuclear risk, climate change, biological threats, and the impact of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Nuclear powers are expanding their arsenals, investing billions in weapons capable of destroying humanity.”, explained Professor Daniel Holtz, a member of the board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and a lecturer at the University of Chicago.

The Doomsday Clock project was initiated by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1947 as a reminder of the need to act to prevent disaster. Initially, the hands were set at 23:53. The most optimistic moment in the history of the Clocks came in 1991, when—following the end of the Cold War—they displayed 23:43.

Today's Hour is a call to action

Abandoning nuclear arms buildup, combating climate change, and regulating the development of dangerous technologies could give the world a chance to turn back the clock. There are only 89 seconds left until midnight. How we use them is up to us.

The Doomsday Clock: Interesting Facts

They were invented by scientists working on the atomic bomb
The clock was created in 1947 by a group of researchers involved in the Manhattan Project. They wanted to draw the public's attention to the threats posed by nuclear weapons.

The watch's design is inspired by real watches
The visual design of the Doomsday Clock was created by artist Marta Langsdorf. She chose symbolic hands pointing to midnight to emphasize the sense that time is almost running out.

By 2025 The mark closest to midnight was set in 2023
Never before have the hands been so close to a symbolic catastrophe – 23:58:30. This is due to the exacerbation of global threats such as wars, climate change and biological risks. In 2025, the Watch already shows a new record - 23:58:31. 

The clock moved both forward and backward
The most optimistic moment came in 1991, when, following the end of the Cold War, the hands were moved back 17 minutes from midnight. This is the furthest they have ever been set back in their entire history.

They respond not only to nuclear threats
Initially, the Clock focused on the nuclear threat, but over time it began to take into account climate change, advances in biotechnology, cyber threats, and even AI.

Every year, scientists and experts monitor the clocks
The decision on how the hands of the clock will move is made by the Council of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, which includes Nobel laureates, leading physicists, biologists, and politicians.

The time is announced publicly every year
Announcements regarding the time change have become a major event. They draw on scientific research and the current political climate to justify their decisions.

The Doomsday Clock is used in culture and the media
They are referenced in movies, books, video games, and TV shows as a powerful symbol. For example, they played an important role in the comic book and movie *Watchmen*.

The hands moved 25 times
Since its inception, the clock has been adjusted 25 times, reflecting the instability of the modern world and its constant changes.

They remind us of hope
Despite its grim symbolism, the main idea behind the Doomsday Clock is to inspire humanity to take action. Its purpose is not simply to warn of danger, but also to show that we still have a chance to change everything.