Science & Technology

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Chip stocks across the United States and Asia have fallen sharply as investors reassess the future of artificial intelligence spending, triggering fresh concerns about whether the massive AI boom that has driven technology markets can continue at its current pace. Shares of major semiconductor companies declined as market participants reacted to growing uncertainty over artificial intelligence...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online As China battles a growing number of natural disasters, authorities and communities are facing a new and increasingly complex threat: fake artificial intelligence-generated videos spreading misinformation during times of crisis. From floods and earthquakes to extreme weather events, emergency situations have increasingly become targets for AI-generated content designed to appear real. These fabricated videos can create...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online People have been trapped inside a shopping centre in Japan after a powerful earthquake caused damage to the building and triggered emergency rescue operations. Authorities have deployed teams to assess the situation, assist those affected and ensure that the structure remains safe following the major tremor. The incident occurred after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan,...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan, leaving several people injured and prompting emergency responses across affected areas as authorities assess damage and warn residents to remain cautious over possible aftershocks. The earthquake shook parts of Japan with strong intensity, causing buildings to tremble, transport disruptions and widespread concern among local communities. Emergency services were...

Published: 27 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A quiet revolution is taking place in parks, forests and gardens around the world as a growing number of people turn to smartphone apps that can identify birds by their songs, calls and photographs within seconds. Often compared to the music-recognition app Shazam, these digital tools are transforming birdwatching from a hobby once associated with experts...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Two Chinese mathematicians have been awarded one of the highest honours in the world of mathematics after making groundbreaking discoveries that solved long-standing problems considered among the most challenging questions in modern mathematical research. The achievement has drawn international attention, not only because of the complexity of the problems they solved but also because it highlights...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A technology entrepreneur has been ordered to pay his former wife hundreds of millions of dollars in one of the largest divorce settlements involving a business figure, highlighting the growing financial complexities surrounding the separation of ultra-wealthy couples. The court decision, requiring the tech executive to pay approximately $644m (£500m) as part of the divorce settlement,...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Two Chinese mathematicians have been awarded one of the world's highest honours in mathematics after solving long-standing problems that had challenged researchers for decades, marking a major achievement for modern mathematical research and highlighting China's growing influence in the global scientific community. The mathematicians were recognised for groundbreaking work that addressed complex questions in their fields,...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence have intensified after lawmakers called for stronger safeguards, including a potential "kill switch" mechanism that could allow authorities or companies to immediately disable advanced AI systems if they behave unpredictably or create serious risks. The debate has gained momentum following reports of unexpected behaviour from some advanced AI...

Published: 20 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Google is facing growing pressure from the rising cost of its artificial intelligence ambitions, with the technology giant spending billions of dollars on infrastructure, computing power and research as it competes in the global AI race. The company has accelerated investment in artificial intelligence as rivals push forward with their own advanced AI systems. However, the...