Science & Technology

Published: 14 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Genes capable of creating antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in Lough Neagh, the UK’s largest lake, which supplies drinking water to around 40% of Northern Ireland. Water testing revealed resistance genes spanning multiple classes of antibiotics, from common penicillins to last-resort carbapenems, used when other treatments fail. Quinolones, macrolides, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, and tetracycline resistance genes—commonly used in livestock—were...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The global landscape of cultural perception is currently undergoing a very dramatic and fascinating transformation. For many decades, the United States stood as the ultimate beacon of global soft power and success. This image of prosperity reached every corner of the world, especially within the borders of China. However, a new and much darker concept known as the...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The legal landscape of the digital age reached a historic crossroads this week as the first-ever jury trial regarding the potential harms of social media concluded its final arguments. In a packed Los Angeles courtroom, the intense six-week proceedings against Meta and YouTube reached a dramatic finish on Thursday evening. Lawyers representing the technology behemoths argued that their...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The landscape of the British energy sector has shifted significantly following a landmark decision by the national regulator. Elon Musk’s Tesla has officially secured the necessary legal permissions to begin supplying electricity to homes and businesses across the country. This development comes after a period of intense scrutiny by Ofgem, which has now granted the firm a formal...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has secured approval for a controversial expansion in Mississippi. The decision centres on the xAI permit, allowing dozens of methane gas turbines at a massive data facility. Supporters argue the move supports fast-growing artificial intelligence technology and digital infrastructure. Critics say it risks worsening pollution and public health problems in surrounding communities. The...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Members of Parliament have voted decisively against a proposed social media ban for under-16s. The vote ended with 307 MPs opposing and 173 supporting, leaving a majority of 134 against the measure. This amendment was introduced as part of the children’s wellbeing and schools bill, promoted by Conservative peer and former minister John Nash, aiming to address growing...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ministers must urgently respond to the rising threat of deepfakes, technology secretary Liz Kendall said. Kendall explained that the rapid pace of technological development is now far outstripping government regulation capacity. She warned that women and girls face particular risks from online abuse and artificial content. The technology secretary suggested introducing regular annual reviews of digital safety laws,...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A recent study suggests that taking a multivitamin daily may slow biological ageing slightly over time. Biological age measures how well the body is functioning compared with chronological age, reflecting accumulated wear and tear on cells and organs. Scientists often estimate biological age using DNA methylation patterns, which influence gene activity and accumulate naturally with age. Researchers theorise...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK’s multibillion-pound AI drive is facing growing scrutiny over phantom investments. Since 2024, the government has highlighted large-scale deals aiming to establish datacentres, supercomputers, and thousands of jobs across the country. These announcements have been central to promises of “mainlining AI into the veins” of the economy, promoting the idea that Britain could become a global AI...

Published: 09 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The cancer death rate in Britain has fallen by almost a third since the 1980s, research shows. This milestone highlights significant advances in prevention, early diagnosis, and life-saving treatments over the past four decades. According to Cancer Research UK (CRUK), approximately 247 people per 100,000 die from cancer each year, down from a peak of 355 per 100,000...