Explore the ancient mechanism some believe was built to track the end of days—and why it's still ticking after 5,000 years.

Last year, at the start of Donald Trump's presidency, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock from three minutes, to two minutes and 30 seconds to ...

The Doomsday Clock was moved forward by one second to 89 seconds before midnight last January, signalling that the world is getting closer to an unprecedented catastrophe. The clock, which considers ...

Trustees warn that if Congress does not act, combined (Social Security) trust fund reserves are currently projected to become depleted in 2034.

Jan. 14, 2010— -- Is humanity approaching an apocalypse? Today, a group of international scientists will move the hands of the symbolic "Doomsday Clock" for the first time in two years.. The ...

The Schaumburg Township District Library has installed newly restored artwork by renowned Chicago artist Martyl Langsdorf, creator of the 1947 Doomsday Clock. Thanks to a generous family donation ...