Science & Technology

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A promising new treatment called Zorevunersen is offering renewed hope to families facing Dravet syndrome. Scientists across the United Kingdom have welcomed early findings that suggest the drug could transform care for children with this rare and devastating epilepsy. The results, drawn from carefully monitored clinical trials, point towards a future where seizures may no longer dominate young...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK businesses operating in the Middle East have been warned of escalating cyber threats from Iran. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) emphasised that companies with offices or supply chains in the region face an almost certain risk of indirect cyber attacks. Despite the devastating US-Israeli bombing campaign, which significantly weakened Iran’s leadership and resulted in the death...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK businesses operating in the Middle East have been warned of escalating cyber threats from Iran. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) emphasised that companies with offices or supply chains in the region face an almost certain risk of indirect cyber attacks. Despite the devastating US-Israeli bombing campaign, which significantly weakened Iran’s leadership and resulted in the death...

Published: 02 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK teen social media ban debate has entered a decisive new phase. Hundreds of young people will soon take part in trials testing restrictions. The government hopes these pilots will shape future online safety laws. The consultation could lead to strict national limits for under-16s. Ministers say urgent action is needed to protect children’s wellbeing. Under proposals...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The world of international ice hockey usually focuses on the speed of the puck and the strength of the players. However, a recent digital controversy has shifted the spotlight from the rink to the complex world of artificial intelligence. US hockey star Brady Tkachuk has found himself at the centre of a viral storm following a historic victory....

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Metropolitan Police are set to pilot handheld facial recognition devices to verify citizens’ identities during routine stops. Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed that one hundred officers will test the technology over a six-month period, describing it as a tool to reduce unnecessary arrests while critics warn of potential civil liberties infringements. The announcement follows rising public concern over...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is preparing to take a significant step toward banning social media for under-16s, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer increasingly expected to support the measure. Ministers plan to launch a public consultation next week, which will explore potential approaches including a strict age limit and alternative measures such as restricting infinite scrolling. The consultation, led by...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking social media trial in the United States has captured global attention this week. At its centre stands a 20-year-old woman who says her addiction began at just six years old. The young claimant, identified in court as KGM, told jurors she became hooked on online platforms during early childhood. Her testimony marks a pivotal moment in...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Anthropic AI has refused a direct request from the Pentagon to remove key safety checks from its powerful artificial intelligence system. The dispute has escalated into a high-stakes standoff between the technology company and the United States Department of Defense, raising urgent questions about military oversight and the responsible use of emerging technologies. The company said it “cannot...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A shocking facial recognition error has left Alvi Choudhury, a Southampton-based engineer, questioning the safety of AI systems in law enforcement. Choudhury, 26, was arrested in January at his family home after police linked him to a £3,000 burglary in Milton Keynes, more than 100 miles from Southampton. The arrest followed a match produced by automated facial recognition...