Science & Technology

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For Emily Carter, a 29-year-old from Manchester, video games have become more than just a pastime — they are a lifeline. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that affects her joints and mobility, Emily has found in gaming a way to stay active, connect with others, and regain a sense of independence. Diagnosed in...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Emerging research suggests that the humble dietary fibre — long celebrated for its role in digestive health — may also offer significant protective benefits for the brain. Scientists are increasingly finding that fibre doesn’t just keep the gut happy; it may also help shield our cognitive abilities as we age, bolster memory, and even reduce the risk...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In an age where mobile applications promise fluency in a matter of weeks and social media advertisements claim mastery in just 30 days, the question of how we truly learn a new language has never felt more urgent. Beneath the marketing gloss lies a deeper scientific inquiry: what actually happens inside the brain when we begin to...

Published: 20 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A report into the state of the neurology department in Jersey has drawn sharp criticism from a patient who described the service’s shortcomings as “a disgrace,” underscoring growing frustration over delays in diagnosis and heavy workload pressures within the health system. The external review, carried out by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), highlighted significant weaknesses in the island’s...

Published: 20 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a proud moment for tech education in the UK, an AI and computer coding firm has celebrated a major business accolade, marking a milestone in its mission to reshape digital skills training. The School of Coding & AI, a company based in Birmingham and Wolverhampton that specialises in teaching coding and artificial intelligence to individuals, businesses,...

Urgent AI Threat Research Needed, Says Google Boss Published: 20 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) demands urgent research into its potential threats, according to Sir Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind. Speaking exclusively to BBC News at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, Sir Demis emphasized the need for “smart regulation” to address the genuine risks...

Published: 22 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online SpaceX-founder Elon Musk has taken a decisive step in the ongoing Ukraine war by cutting access to his Starlink satellite internet service for Russian forces, a move that has reportedly hampered Moscow’s battlefield communications and given Ukrainian troops a tactical advantage along the front lines. The change, which took effect in early February after a formal request from...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major mental health charity has announced a sweeping Mind AI inquiry following alarming revelations about artificial intelligence tools delivering unsafe medical guidance. The decision comes after reporting by The Guardian uncovered troubling examples linked to Google AI Overviews. The year-long Mind AI inquiry will examine how artificial intelligence affects people experiencing mental health difficulties. It will assess...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has said he will ask the Pentagon to release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrials after a viral interview featuring former President Barack Obama reignited public debate about unidentified aerial phenomena. The remarks came during a live media appearance in which Trump responded directly to Obama’s comments, promising greater transparency if returned to...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online The UK mental health charity Mind has launched a year‑long inquiry into artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on mental health, following revelations from a Guardian investigation that exposed potentially dangerous and misleading mental health advice being generated by Google’s AI Overviews. The commission — the first of its kind globally — aims to examine AI’s growing role...