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 WORLD-ending apocalypse will take place 35 years – according to a resurfaced letter by revolutionary scientist Sir Isaac Newton. The ominous prediction, made by the groundbreaking genius

A chilling letter from Isaac Newton has revealed a prediction for the end of the world and you'd best brace yourself because it's not too far off. Doomsday, the apocalypse, Judgement Day, whatever you want to call it - the end of the world is coming, but nobody really knows when.

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,