Scientist debunks wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday' will occur on 13 November 2026

Daily Mail - Oct 2, 2026

In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article suggesting when the world will end. So, with just over one month before this alleged 'doomsday', is it time to panic?

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