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'Doomsday' ticks closer on nuclear, climate fears

Global uncertainty on how to deal with the threats of nuclear weapons and climate change have forced the "Doomsday clock" one minute closer to midnight, leading international scientists said Tuesday.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 9

The nuclear, biological and climate threat - 2011 reviewed

In this special issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by SAGE, experts reflect on 2011 and highlight what to look out for in 2012 in the areas of nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, biosecurity, and climat ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Are humans extinction-proof?

Does climate change seriously threaten to wipe out the human species if left unchecked? Examining our evolutionary past suggests it might once have been the perfect catalyst for our extinction. But now?

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 18

Scientists cautiously optimistic as Doomsday clock reset

The minute hand of the Doomsday clock was moved back slightly Thursday, indicating the world has inched away from nuclear or environmental catastrophe, but stressing it was not out danger.

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created Jan 14, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 2




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Doomsday shelter currently selling bunker space (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- California-based company Vivos is providing you and about 4,000 other people the chance to survive the end of the world. The company plans to build a network of 20 shelters near most major ...

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created Apr 12, 2010 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (21) | comments 23 | with audio podcast weblog

Doomsday clock moves forward 2 minutes

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) is moving the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock today from seven to five minutes to midnight. Reflecting global failures to solve the problems posed by nuclear weapons and the climate ...

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created Jan 17, 2007 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (28) | comments 0

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists 60 years old

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists celebrates its 60th anniversary Saturday with ceremonies in Chicago.

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created Nov 30, 2005 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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