Science & Technology

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a bizarre episode at a high‑profile artificial intelligence conference in New Delhi, an Indian university was ordered to leave the event after one of its representatives appeared to present a Chinese‑made robot dog as an innovation developed on campus, triggering widespread criticism and embarrassment for organisers and officials. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, staff from Galgotias University...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A stark climate analysis warns that the world is rapidly approaching a new era of global warming of around 1.7°C above pre‑industrial levels, a threshold that scientists say could make the impacts of climate change much more visible and damaging to economies, ecosystems and human life — and critics blame recent political shifts, including actions by US President Donald Trump,...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Skywatchers and “eclipse chasers” around the world are gearing up for some of the year’s most spectacular celestial events, with several solar eclipses expected in 2026 that will offer stunning views of our nearest star being partially or totally covered by the Moon. From the eerie “ring of fire” of an annular eclipse to the dramatic darkness of totality later...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online China’s weather modification programme — especially its long-running reliance on cloud seeding — has evolved from experimental science to a major national initiative, reflecting Beijing’s determination to manage rainfall in a country frequently challenged by drought, water scarcity and extreme weather. The ambitious effort, long controversial among scientists, seeks to control when and where it rains across vast...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing debate over AI climate claims has intensified after a new international analysis questioned whether the technology industry is overstating its environmental benefits. The report, released this week, suggests that bold AI climate claims often blur critical distinctions between traditional artificial intelligence and newer generative systems. Researchers argue that this confusion risks misleading policymakers and the public...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For many sports fans, the roar of the crowd, the crack of a bat, and the blast of a whistle are central to the live experience. But for millions of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing supporters around the world, that soundscape has long been inaccessible — until now. Across the sports world, innovators are harnessing cutting‑edge technology to reimagine how...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As leading tech executives descend on Delhi for an international summit on artificial intelligence, questions are being raised about whether their apparent humility in public appearances will translate into tangible safety measures for AI systems. Critics argue that while gestures of accountability and concern for ethical AI are welcome, history suggests that declarations alone may not lead to...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India’s much-anticipated AI Summit opened this week amid long queues, technical glitches, and widespread confusion, highlighting the challenges of managing one of the country’s largest gatherings focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Attendees, including policymakers, tech leaders, and international delegates, faced delays at registration and entry points, prompting criticism from participants and observers alike. The summit, described...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thinktank probe findings have put pressure on Keir Starmer to tighten UK law on AI chatbots, highlighting urgent child safety concerns. The upcoming measures, aimed at closing existing loopholes, will force AI chatbot providers to comply with the Online Safety Act or face fines, service blocks, or even court action. Starmer’s move, announced on Monday, comes after public...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For travellers and astronomy enthusiasts, 2026 promises an exceptional year to witness the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, one of nature’s most spectacular light shows. Stretching across the night sky in waves of green, pink, and violet, these auroras are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with the Earth’s magnetic field. While the phenomenon can be...