Top 10 science stories of 2025 highlight global risks

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The Doomsday Clock was set to 89 seconds to midnight in January 2025, the closest it has ever been, due to nuclear threats and climate change. This setting reflects ongoing nuclear tensions from the Russia-Ukraine war and worsening climate change impacts. Disruptive technologies like AI also contribute to the heightened global risk. The Doomsday Clock, created in 1947 by atomic scientists, serves as a warning about existential threats to humanity, including nuclear war, climate change, biotechnology, and disruptive technologies.


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