Science & Technology

Published: 28 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Van Gogh's paintings recent study has revealed that experiencing art firsthand can have significant health benefits, reducing stress and positively influencing the body’s physiological systems. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) have found that viewing original works of art by masters such as Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet can lower stress hormone levels, stimulate the immune system,...

Published: 28 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Experts have expressed growing concern over Russia’s Burevestnik missile, describing it as a weapon that could disrupt international arms control frameworks and exacerbate global tensions. “This is a bad development,” Mr Lewis told The New York Times. “It is one more science fiction weapon that is going to be destabilising and hard to address in arms control.” Despite...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Artificial intelligence is poised to become a crucial tool for authors seeking to overcome writer’s block, according to Nigel Newton, the founder and chief executive of Bloomsbury, the publishing house renowned for the Harry Potter series. Newton believes AI can support creativity across a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines, though he cautions that it will not replace prominent...

Published: 25 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For many in the UK, the arrival of Sunday means a simple pleasure: an extra hour in bed. For others, it brings a disruption to their circadian rhythm that can take weeks to reset. At 2 a.m., clocks across the country will go back by one hour, continuing a practice that has been mandated by law for more...

Published: 24 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined his vision for the government’s controversial digital ID scheme, aiming to reassure the public and counter mounting criticism over privacy and cybersecurity concerns. The proposal, first announced last month, has faced intense scrutiny from civil liberties groups, consumer advocates, and members of the public, many of whom fear its implications for personal...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Metropolitan Police in London is trialling a new programme that will see remote drones launched autonomously from the tops of buildings to respond to 999 calls, providing faster aerial support for officers on the ground. The initiative, named Drone as First Responder (DFR), represents a significant step in using technology to improve policing efficiency, situational awareness, and...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking proposal seeking to change the legal status of nature is being launched today in the House of Lords, marking a potentially historic moment for environmental law in the United Kingdom. The UK Nature’s Rights Bill, a private member’s initiative, aims to legally enshrine the principle that there can be no lasting economic progress or social justice...

Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have added their voices to a growing chorus of scientists, entrepreneurs, and Nobel laureates calling for an immediate ban on developing superintelligent artificial intelligence systems. The couple is among a broad coalition of global figures who warn that unchecked advances in AI could have profound social, economic, and existential consequences if allowed...

Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk.  The English Chronicle Online. Eurostar has unveiled ambitious plans to introduce double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel, a move aimed at addressing increasing demand for international rail travel from the United Kingdom to continental Europe. The announcement follows the signing of a €2bn (£1.7bn) contract with French train manufacturer Alstom for the delivery of between 30 and 50 new trains, with operations...

Published: 21 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A Reform UK candidate has been handed a £19,000 court bill after attempting to overturn her election defeat using legal references that were found to be fabricated by artificial intelligence. Liz Williams, a candidate in Worcestershire, lost a tightly contested local election to Green Party rival Hannah Robson after the vote ended in a dramatic dead heat, ultimately...