Surprisingly, scientists decline to move the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists decided to keep its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight. | Image: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Despite a horrific war in Gaza and growing conflict in the region, the hottest year on record, and the hype surrounding artificial intelligence — the Doomsday Clock will stay put this year at 90 seconds to midnight.

Last year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which sets the time each year, moved the clock …

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