Doomsday Clock Nears Midnight, Psychiatric Diagnoses to be Updated, and More
The symbolic Doomsday Clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to a theoretical annihilation, according to atomic scientists on Tuesday. Familiar risks to human existence such as nuclear weapons and climate change were cited by the scientists, along with new technologies like artificial intelligence, which they argued is being used to spread disinformation (Time).
Alexandra Bell, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, stated, "Every second counts, and we are running out of time. It is a hard truth, but this is our reality" (Time). This marks the third time in the past five years that the clock has been moved closer to midnight (Time).
In other news, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is planning a major overhaul of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), often referred to as "the Bible of psychiatry" (NPR News). The APA outlined its thinking and approach for the next revision in five studies published Wednesday in The American Journal of Psychiatry (NPR News). Instead of a weighty volume, the next DSM will be "a living document" online and easier to update (NPR News). The APA has not set a strict timeline and has not decided yet if it will be called the DSM-6 or some new name (NPR News).
Meanwhile, the 23rd edition of CPH:DOX, also known as the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, will open with the world premiere of "Mariinka," a documentary directed by Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue (Variety). The festival is scheduled to take place March 11-22 in Copenhagen (Variety).
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot dead by federal immigration agents on January 24, 2026 (Vox).
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