The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of the threat of nuclear Armageddon, remains unchanged at 90 seconds to midnight, despite global events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The clock, originally set at 15 minutes to midnight, was once turned back to 17 minutes in 1991 after the end of the Cold War. The question of whether we are alone in the universe and the potential for intelligent civilizations to self-destruct are also explored. Despite the grim outlook, the resilience of life and the possibility of changing our ways offer a glimmer of hope for the future.