Science & Technology

Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Over the past two weeks, the nation’s civilian airports, military installations, and even nuclear plants have found themselves at the centre of escalating security concerns, plagued by a series of drone sightings that have sparked widespread fear and confusion. What initially appeared to be isolated incidents now seems to form part of a disturbing pattern — one that...

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Northern Lights are set to put on a spectacular display across the UK this week, with the best chances of seeing the aurora occurring in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night. The dazzling light show is expected as the Sun enters an active phase, sending multiple Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) hurtling towards...

Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Frontline NHS staff are increasingly being forced to fill gaps in services that should be managed by skilled administrators and managers, a new report warns. Despite widespread perceptions of the health service being overrun by managers, research from the King’s Fund suggests that the number of NHS managers per staff member is now near a record low. Analysis...

Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has reiterated its position that mobile phones have “no place in our schools,” urging headteachers to take decisive action to prevent classroom disruption while ensuring children are better protected from harmful online content. The statement comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of smartphones on students’ concentration, mental health, and overall academic performance. A government...

Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Britain is sending Royal Air Force specialists to support Belgium in countering disruptive drone activity that affected the country’s airports last week, amid speculation from some politicians that Russia may be behind the incidents. Sir Richard Knighton, chief of the UK armed forces, confirmed that British personnel and equipment would be deployed, while stressing that the exact origin...

Published: 10 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A comprehensive review of existing research has found no convincing evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy increases the risk of children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings provide reassurance to expecting mothers and healthcare professionals amid recent public concern fueled by controversial statements from political leaders in the United States. The review, published in...

Published: 08 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of offshore oil and gas workers in the North Sea have been warned that they risk losing their jobs unless they reduce their weight within the next year, according to the industry’s trade body. The new policy, introduced for safety reasons, affects those weighing more than 124.7 kilograms (19.5 stone) fully clothed and aims to ensure that...

Published: 07 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. It was one of the last dinosaurs to roam the Earth, and now it could be yours for a staggering £3 million. Spike, a Caenagnathid fossil, has lain undiscovered for more than 66 million years, only to be painstakingly reconstructed and now stands ready for auction at Christie’s in London next month. This remarkable specimen, which includes roughly...

Published: 07 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. As the NHS braces for the pressures of the coming winter, patients will increasingly be asked to monitor their own health at home using technology designed to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and free up vital resources. Across the country, 45 pilot schemes have been announced to allow people to check their own oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other...

Published: 07 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Leading international health experts have called for a legal guarantee that cancer patients in the UK receive treatment within two months of an urgent GP referral — even if this means the NHS must fund care privately or abroad. The proposal, outlined in The Lancet Oncology, seeks to transform the way cancer care is delivered in Britain by...