Doomsday Clock on the Move
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has told the world what time it is (from a distance to nuclear doomsday perspective!) since 1947, when its famous clock appeared on the cover. Since then, the clock has moved forward and back, reflecting the state of international security. In 1957, we were "two minutes to midnight." In 1998 we were at nine minutes to midnight following INdia and Pakistan's nuclear testing. Now scientists have moved the hands of the clock ahead by two minutes, to "seven minutes to midnight." Look around the world today -- are you surprised? Check the clock.