Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 11, 2025
Duration
36 months
Description
For nearly 80 years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ (the Bulletin) iconic Doomsday Clock has served as the most notable public symbol of nuclear and other existential dangers. As the clock continues to edge closer to midnight, the need for the Bulletin’s authoritative source of clear, credible information on nuclear dangers has never been more crucial. The Bulletin is a trusted resource for scientifically grounded, accessible information on nuclear risks and disruptive technologies for the public. With renewed support, the Bulletin will continue to amplify expert research and analysis while also expanding digital media and accessible programming to deepen public engagement on nuclear issues. Under new leadership, the Bulletin will also broaden collaboration with the scientific community to produce unbiased content on nuclear dangers and help revitalize public dialogue around nuclear deterrence and interconnected existential threats.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
24 months
Description
There is an increasing need for trusted information regarding some of today’s most persistent threats, among them cyber, pandemics, climate change, and nuclear. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the Bulletin) is a media organizationthat provides knowledge-based and scientifically-grounded information to serve as an authoritative guide to managing existential risks. Its iconic Doomsday Clock, which moves to mark proximity to danger, draws attention to its mission. Over the next grant phase, the Bulletin will seek to support a new generation of experts and thought leaders and connect them to a global audience advocating for change.
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For mobilizing and engaging the public as part of Pedro Reyes’ Amnesia Atomica display in New York City
Date
Jun. 09, 2022
Duration
5 months
Description
Today’s nuclearchallenges are real, fast-changing, and require urgent public attention. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the Bulletin)commissioned an artist,Mr. Pedro Reyes, to design a piece“Amnesia Atomica”to attract public attention to the deteriorating nuclear landscape. This grant will allow theBulletin toconvene a “mobilization festival” in New York City on May 20 and 21, 2022 as part of a weeklong display of “Amnesia Atomica”in Times Square.The mobilization festival will bring together innovative and engaging new and rising leaders in the nuclear policy and advocacy space and provide them with tables and kiosks as part of the exhibition. This gathering will also provide an opportunity to build a concerned community and increase cooperation amongthe exhibitors who work on nuclear issues.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
There is an increasing need for trusted information regarding some of today’s most persistent threats, among them cyber, pandemic, climate change, and nuclear risk. Helping to provide such is the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the Bulletin), a respected media organization that informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity. For seventy-five years, the Bulletin has been the only outlet both devoted to the study of existential threats and established specifically to engage the public by reaffirming the importance of trustworthiness and transparency. Over the next grant phase, the Bulletin will develop new platforms and vehicles for engaging and motivating new and younger audiences. Using its iconic Doomsday Clock to draw attention to its mission, the Bulletin will strengthen its role as a ‘go-to’ site for exploring the intersection of science and global security.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 12, 2019
Duration
24 months
Description
Climate change, disruptive technologies, and potential use of nuclear weapons are among the existential threats that demand attention and action. In a climate of political divisions and subjective media outlets, it is essential to have an authoritative assessment of these and other challenges. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the Bulletin), established in 1945, is an organization and publication that provides knowledge-based and scientifically-grounded information on critical risks to humanity and offers national and international solutions to mitigate them. Its iconic Doomsday Clock draws attention to its mission. With general support, the Bulletin will continue to strengthen its role as a ‘go-to’ site for exploring the intersection of science and global security.
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Project Title
For general support
Date
Sep. 07, 2017
Duration
24 months
Description
Concerns about nuclear weapons grow with the risks of nuclear proliferation and other challenges to international peace and security. These issues call for greater public attention and the need for expert analysis and factual information produced by trusted sources. Since its establishment in 1945, and using its iconic Doomsday Clock to draw attention to its mission, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (the Bulletin) has continued to provide assessments to inform the public and policymakers about the dangers posed by nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies and diseases. In the coming years and with support from the Corporation, the Bulletin will develop new platforms and vehicles for engaging and motivating new audiences.
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For general support
Date
Sep. 11, 2014
Duration
36 months
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For activities to inform public policy about nuclear and other major dangers to global security
Date
Sep. 22, 2011
Duration
36 months
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Toward a symposium on global security
Date
Sep. 10, 2009
Duration
24 months
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Toward developing its online presence and to enhance communications and outreach capacity
Date
Dec. 07, 2006
Duration
12 months
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Toward support
Date
Sep. 29, 2005
Duration
12 months