‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-05-09 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Science
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Technology & AI, Ukraine/Russia, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time?
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