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Lab Notes: The end of the world — on Friday
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026
66 years ago, three researchers published a paper in the Journal Science titled Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D. 2026.In it, they predicted the end of the world, but a few assumptions they made make the event unlikely.Jonathan Webb unravels this prediction with our myth-busting science reporter, Ellen Phiddian, explaining why we shouldn't worry… hopefully.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Ellen Phiddian, science reporterFurther information:This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
