Scientists ran tests to see how tiny, invisible particles might spread if they escaped from a big science lab in Sweden. They focused on what could happen in the worst possible accident—one where cooling fails and tiny radioactive bits could fly into the air. The goal was to track where these partic
The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of how near humanity is to self-destruction, has been moved closer to midnight. This clock, started by scientists after World War II, now stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The main reasons for this change include the growing risks from nucle
The situation in Iran is getting tense. The country is dealing with big protests and a government that is struggling to keep control. This chaos could lead to serious problems, especially when it comes to Iran's nuclear material. Experts are worried that if things get out of hand, Iran might not be
Scientists have recently set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it's ever been. This symbolic clock measures how near humanity is to an existential crisis. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who created the clock in 1947, says we're not making enough progress on global thr
