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Written by Elvis  O. The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock that shows how close humanity is to global disaster. It was introduced in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a group created by scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project. What does the Doomsday Clock measure? The clock doesn’t predict the future or tell time in a literal sense. Instead, it shows how close the world is to “midnight, which stands for human-made global disaster. This can include nuclear war, climate collapse, or new technological threats.   Who controls the Doomsday Clock? The clock is set every year by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board. They consult with Nobel Prize winners in areas like nuclear risk, climate science, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.   What factors influence the clock? Key global threats considered include: Nuclear weapons and geopolitical tensions Climate change and environmental damage Disruptive technologies, including ...