Science & Technology
MPs Reject Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
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...
Ministers Urged to Act Faster on Deepfakes Threat
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,...
MPs Reject Under‑16s Social Media Ban, Opt for Flexible Powers
Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News The House of Commons has rejected proposals for an outright ban on social media use by under‑16s, instead backing a more flexible system of ministerial powers that could restrict or limit children’s access to harmful online features. The decision, taken after hours of debate on Monday, marks a significant moment in the UK’s ongoing struggle...
Taking Multivitamins Daily Could Slightly Slow Ageing, Study Finds
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...
Revealed: UK AI Push Faces Phantom Investment Claims
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...
Cancer Death Rate in Britain Falls by Nearly a Third
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...
Surgeon’s op on patient 1,500 miles away a UK first
Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A surgeon in London has successfully operated on a prostate cancer patient more than 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar, in the first UK remote robotic surgery . Professor Prokar Dasgupta, who leads The London Clinic's Robotic Centre of Excellence, controlled the arms of a robot using a console and 3D camera system, with a delay of only 0.06 seconds...
Tiny Possum and Glider Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Found in Remote West Papua
Published: March 7, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up‑to‑date global reporting. Scientists exploring a remote highland region of West Papua have made an extraordinary discovery: a tiny possum and a glider species long believed to have vanished from the planet at least 6,000 years ago. The find has electrified the conservation community and provided rare hope for biodiversity in one of the world’s most ecologically...
Baba Vanga’s Chilling World War 3 Prediction and Russia’s New Leader
Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. The mystic Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian clairvoyant whose predictions have captured global attention for decades, is once again making headlines after interpretations of her prophecies suggest a possible World War 3 triggered under a new leadership in Russia. Baba Vanga, who passed away in 1996, is often cited for her...
Streeting Criticises SNP Over NHS App Dispute
Published: March 6, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the Scottish National Party of rejecting the use of an NHS patient smartphone app in Scotland for what he described as “narrow nationalist reasons.” The criticism marks the latest political dispute between the UK government and the Scottish administration over the management and integration of healthcare services across the...
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