Dated 1704, the letter reveals Newton’s belief that the apocalypse would occur in the mid-21st century. The scientist, also a theologian, based this prediction on his interpretation of the Bible, using mathematical calculations drawn from biblical texts.

A letter from the renowned English scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end as we know it. The warning, scrawled above a maths calculation on a letter slip in 1704, says Earth will ‘reset’ in 2060.

Isaac Newton predicted when the world would likely end. His prediction was based on biblical texts, particularly the Book of Daniel.

Letters uncovered from Sir Isaac Newton in 1704 could hold the key to what the future of civilisation might look like. The physicist, who was best-known for formulating the law of gravity, was also a keen theologist,

Did Isaac Newton predict the end of the world? A 1704 letter reveals Newton's calculations based on biblical prophecies, estimating the end will come no earlier than 2060! We'll explore Newton's methods,