Science & Technology

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scientists and medical researchers have long debated what occurs in the human body and mind after death, and recent studies are shedding new light on the process, challenging long-held assumptions and offering a clearer understanding of the final moments of life. While death has historically been considered a mystery reserved for philosophical and religious exploration, contemporary science is...

The English ChroniclePublishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Science / Psychology How where you grow up affects your personality has fascinated psychologists, sociologists and neuroscientists for decades. From bustling cities to quiet rural villages, the environment you experience in childhood can shape everything from confidence levels to risk-taking behaviour, social skills and even political attitudes. While genetics play a significant role, research consistently shows that upbringing and surroundings leave a lasting...

Publishing Date: 14 February 2026Desk: Technology & Privacy Amazon’s home security subsidiary Ring has ended a controversial partnership with a surveillance technology firm following mounting public backlash over privacy concerns. The decision comes after civil liberties groups and digital rights advocates criticised the arrangement, arguing it risked expanding mass surveillance capabilities without sufficient transparency. The move marks a significant shift for Ring, which has faced scrutiny in recent years over...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The opening weeks of 2026 have already signalled that technology is entering another defining phase, with innovations unveiled at major global showcases and emerging research suggesting the coming months could reshape how people live, work, play, and connect. Industry leaders, futurists, and analysts increasingly agree that the current wave of digital transformation is not defined by a single...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major long-term study has found that strong reading habits and regular learning activities may significantly reduce dementia risk later in life. Researchers report that people who stay mentally active through reading, writing, and language learning show much better cognitive outcomes. The findings suggest that consistent reading habits across decades can delay memory decline and lower the likelihood...

Published: 11 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Shares in UK wealth managers and price comparison sites have fallen sharply amid growing concern over AI disruption. Investors are closely watching as the AI sector increasingly offers tools that could streamline financial advice and comparison services, potentially reducing fees and traditional revenue streams. The “AI fears” gripping the market have intensified since Altruist Corp launched a service...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. BT has announced a significant management change at Openreach, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s full fibre broadband rollout. The head of BT’s infrastructure division, Clive Selley, will step down after nearly a decade of leading the fibre expansion programme, which has brought high-speed broadband to more than 25 million homes across the UK. This transition reflects...

Published: 10 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. South Korea’s crypto exchange Bithumb is working urgently to recover the massive Bithumb bitcoin mistake that occurred last week during a promotional event. The incident, which mistakenly credited customers with 620,000 bitcoins, has left the exchange facing potential financial and legal complications. Bithumb confirmed it corrected most erroneous credits but still faces challenges recovering approximately 13bn won after...

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind SpaceX, has once again set his sights on the stars — this time with a bold vision to establish a human settlement on the Moon within the next decade. Speaking at a recent space innovation conference, Musk outlined plans for what he described as a “permanent, self-sustaining lunar city,” igniting both excitement and scepticism among space scientists, industry experts, and the public. Musk’s ambition...

Scientists are exploring innovative ways to extract rare earth elements without traditional mining, turning attention to fungi mining and the untapped potential of giant industrial waste piles. Rare earths, critical for modern technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines, are typically sourced through environmentally destructive mining processes. New methods could reduce ecological impact while meeting growing global demand. Researchers have discovered that certain fungi species can absorb rare earth...