Doomsday
Republicans face bill that could spell doom for their election chances
A GOP lawmaker has introduced a bill that may lead to Texas leaving the union. Its effect on national politics would be profound, particularly for Republicans.
What time is the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock at now?
Against the backdrop of Russia's nuclear threats, the visual representation of how close we are to destroying our world is about to have its 2023 update.
Doomsday clock co-chair: Risk of escalation to nuclear war "is real"
"This year, the war in Ukraine was front and center in our deliberations," a co-chair of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Science and Security Board said.
Doomsday clock to be updated for first time since Putin invaded Ukraine
It has remained at 100 minutes to midnight since 2020, but this year's nuclear threats from Russia may have edged us even closer to the metaphorical doomsday.
Shocking number of Americans believe we are living in the end times
Those who believe are living in the end times are less likely to say climate change is an extremely or very serious problem than those who don't.
"Time's of the essence": How preppers are getting ready for World War Three
"Part of the point of prepping is to not have to react every time something bad happens," said John Ramey, founder and CEO of website The Prepared.
TikTok Spreads Theory Solar Flare Will Destroy Earth on September 24
The viral theory has been viewed millions of times online, despite the sun having little to no chance of producing an X-class flare.
Russia Threatens 'Doomsday' if Ukraine Attacks Crimea: Russian Media
"Should anything of the kind happen," Medvedev said a doomsday would be "very quick and tough, immediately."
Roaming Star Could Rain Millions of Comets Down on Earth in Future Doomsday
In over a million years, the star Gliese 710 will reach the edge of our Solar System, disturbing comets in the Oort Cloud. That could be bad news for Earth.
How Close Humans Are to Self-Annihilation to Be Revealed by Doomsday Clock
The clock, designed to represent humanity's existential risk, has edged closer to midnight in recent years. The 2022 time will be announced on Thursday.
Mother Accused of Murdering her Children Ordered To Mental Health Facility
Lori Vallow Daybell was ordered by an Idaho judge on Tuesday to be committed to a mental health facility before a decision is made on whether she's mentally fit to stand trial. Vallow will be committed for up to 90 days to "restore her competency," the judge's order read.
Maya Calendar Does Not Predict World Will End This Week
Conspiracy that hit headlines was based on a series of now-deleted tweets.
How to Live Stream the Doomsday Clock's 2020 Time Announcement
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists will reveal the clock hands' current position on Thursday. In 2019, they were at two minutes before midnight.
Tokyo Sarin Attack: Japan Executes Final Cult Members
The 1995 chemical attack killed 13 people on the Tokyo subway.
What We Know About Knights of the Crystal Blade Cult
"He has, in my opinion, cloaked himself in the robes of religious freedom when, in reality, under the robes, he is just a pedophile."
Doomsday Prepper Ordered To Stop Building Garden Bunker
The man has spent two decades turning his suburban home into a fortress where he can wait out a nuclear winter.
When Will the World End? Doomsday Clock Raises Concerns
Nuclear disaster isn't the only event that experts fear.
'Doomsday Clock' Scientists to Report on End of World
At this time last year, they said it was two and a half minutes to midnight.
If Humans Ate Each Other, How Long Until We Go Extinct?
It'd only take a few years until just one person was left.
How NASA Watches for Doomsday Events
Nibiru isn't real and it's not coming toward Earth, but here is how the government manages some of the real threats from outer space.
How to Prepare for the End of the World
The world won't end on Sunday. But if it did, here's how you should prepare.
Doomsday Conspiracy Author: It's Still End of the World
He says researchers were killed because they knew about Planet X.
One Billion Will Die in Apocalypse, Says David Meade
Here's what will happen when the world ends. Apparently.
Forget Doomsday, We're About to Enter a Radioactive Age
The Plutocene would be characterised by extremely high global temperatures, leading to "mega-cyclones, mega-floods and super-tropical terrestrial environments."
Doomsday Is Postponed Again: Here's Why We're Obsessed
Doomsday predictions are nothing new and will likely continue until one comes true. Here's why.
Will the World End Tomorrow? Life Is Hard to Wipe Out
Doomsday predictors may think that the tomorrow, September 23, marks the beginning of the end, but scientists have other views.
How to Backup Life on Earth Ahead of the Apocalypse
From space stations to "frozen zoos" storing embryos, eggs, sperm and the DNA of endangered animals—the movement to create our backup ready for humanity version 2.0 has already begun.
What to Eat After the Apocalypse
Haven't you heard? The apocalypse is nigh. Here's what to make for dinner.