Topic: Atomic Clock

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to a perceived global catastrophe. The announcement cites nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies as the primary drivers of existential risk. Critics dismiss the clock as a dated 1970s-era communication tool that has lost its impact on the modern public.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the "Doomsday Clock" to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. The board cited nuclear risks, climate change, and the spread of "misinformation" as primary drivers for the move. The segment criticizes the clock as a political tool, noting that it moved closer to midnight due to Trump's intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement rather than actual nuclear threats.

A study from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography suggests that melting polar ice is redistributing water weight and slowing the Earth's rotation. Researcher Duncan Agnew claims this may require the subtraction of a "leap second" from atomic clocks by 2029. The hosts dismiss the story as "climate kookery" designed to create a new Y2K-style panic regarding financial and satellite systems.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to global catastrophe. Suzette McKinney of the Science and Security Board explains that the decision was influenced by the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats, biological risks, and climate change. The hosts critique the scientific validity of the clock's metrics.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, citing climate catastrophe and global threats. A series of musical parodies follow, focusing on the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, and the early spread of the "Wuhan Flu." The lyrics describe the confusion surrounding the unknown germ and the beginning of international quarantine measures.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, citing climate change and nuclear proliferation. Former California Governor Jerry Brown, speaking at the event, compared himself to biblical prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah for warning of impending disaster. The hosts mock Brown as "Moonbeam" and criticize the inclusion of climate change in a nuclear-focused metric.

A 2019 budget proposal for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) includes the closure of radio stations WWV and WWVH. These stations provide frequency standards and time synchronization for 50 million devices, including radio-controlled clocks and appliances. Industry leaders hope Congress will reject the cuts due to the massive number of dependent devices.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward to two minutes to midnight, citing nuclear risks and climate change. Simultaneously, Hillary Clinton appeared in a video thanking activists for their "feminism" and "activism," specifically addressing a group called "Bitches Supporting Bitches." The move is seen by some as an attempt to remain politically relevant ahead of the 2020 election cycle.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to two and a half minutes to midnight, the closest it has been since the 1950s. The board cited reckless language regarding nuclear weapons and a disregard for scientific expertise on climate change as primary reasons for the shift. The hosts dismiss the clock as a fear-mongering tool and reference an Iron Maiden song of the same name.

The shift to daylight savings time in the United States caused scheduling conflicts across Google Calendar and Outlook for the production team. They explore why computer internal clocks often drift by several minutes over a month and how these inaccuracies cause synchronization issues for podcasters recording "double-ender" audio files.