Science & Technology

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a government list of firms alleged to have connections to China’s military sector, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology and national security. US officials said the designation reflects concerns about potential links between major Chinese companies and the country’s defence-industrial system, though the move does...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A new analysis has found that a majority of planned artificial intelligence data centre developments in the United States are being built in regions already facing significant drought stress, raising concerns over long-term water security and environmental sustainability. The report highlights that rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is concentrating in areas where water resources are under pressure, particularly...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has said that parts of Silicon Valley, including major technology firms such as Meta, have undergone a noticeable political shift towards more conservative and “Maga-aligned” positions in recent years. Clegg, who previously held a senior leadership role at Meta, argued that the culture of the US technology sector is no longer...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A conservation campaigner is working to persuade coastal fishing communities to farm giant snails instead of targeting endangered guitarfish, in an effort to reduce pressure on vulnerable marine populations. The initiative focuses on creating alternative sources of income for fishers whose livelihoods have traditionally depended on species increasingly threatened by overfishing and habitat decline. Guitarfish, a group of...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Senior figures in the global airline industry have warned that achieving the sector’s 2050 net zero emissions target is becoming increasingly unlikely due to technological, financial and infrastructure challenges. Aviation executives said progress toward large-scale decarbonisation has been slower than expected, particularly in the production and affordability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which remains central to industry climate...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has claimed that parts of Silicon Valley, including staff and influential figures connected to Meta, have increasingly embraced Maga-style politics in a significant cultural and political shift within the technology industry. Clegg, who previously held a senior executive role at Meta, said attitudes in the technology sector have changed noticeably compared...

Published: 08 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A record-shattering drought has racked much of the United States over recent months. Yet the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless of these severe environmental conditions. The majority of planned datacenters are set to be built in drought-ridden locations. A detailed analysis has found deep conflicts between tech expansion and vital water resources. About two-thirds of upcoming...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a new package of restrictions aimed at limiting children’s access to social media platforms amid growing concern over online safety and mental health. Government officials said the proposals are expected to focus on stronger age-verification systems, limits on addictive platform features and tighter protections against harmful online content targeting...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Gamers and digital rights campaigners are challenging major video game companies over the growing practice of shutting down online games and servers, arguing that consumers are losing access to products they legally purchased. The dispute centres on live-service and online-only games that become unplayable once publishers deactivate servers or end official support. Players say years of progress, purchased...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A job seeker who spent months applying for hundreds of positions says one simple change in approach finally helped secure employment after repeated rejection and frustration. The individual described sending applications across multiple industries without success before focusing more carefully on tailoring applications to specific roles and employers. Instead of using the same CV and cover letter repeatedly,...