Science & Technology

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Global stock markets fell sharply as a major sell-off in technology shares combined with renewed military tensions in the Middle East to rattle investors and increase fears of wider economic instability. Major indices across the United States, Europe and Asia recorded losses as investors reacted to declining technology sector valuations and growing geopolitical uncertainty. Technology companies were among...

Published: 08 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British government has launched an ambitious effort to transform how mobile devices interact with children. Prime Minister Keir Starmer took the stage at London Tech Week on Monday to deliver a decisive message. Tech corporations have three months to implement system-wide software preventing children from accessing or distributing explicit imagery. The alternative is direct government intervention through...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Government ministers are preparing to issue new guidance on children’s screen use amid growing concern over the impact of digital devices on mental health, sleep, learning and social development. Officials said the guidance will aim to help parents, schools and caregivers manage children’s use of smartphones, tablets, gaming platforms and social media applications more effectively. The move follows...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Health regulators and campaigners have warned that vulnerable women are being exposed to illegal and unregulated sperm donor services promoted through social media platforms, raising concerns about safety, exploitation and weak oversight. Investigations suggest that informal donor arrangements advertised online often operate outside regulated fertility frameworks, with little or no medical screening, legal protection or safeguarding procedures in...

Published: 08 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The modern digital landscape has fundamentally transformed the traditional operations of the insurance sector. Prominent industry giant Aviva recently uncovered a historic surge in fraudulent insurance applications last year. Sophisticated criminals are now deploying advanced artificial intelligence to manufacture highly convincing fake accident scenes. These tech-savvy fraudsters alter official documents and inflate vehicle damages to deceive corporate claims...

Photographers Capture Stunning Wildlife Moments Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Photographers from around the world have shared a series of extraordinary wildlife images showcasing rare animal behaviour, dramatic natural landscapes and intimate moments from ecosystems across continents. The collection includes images of predators in motion, migratory species in transit and rare glimpses of elusive animals in their natural habitats, highlighting both the beauty...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online An Australian doctor who underwent a groundbreaking experimental treatment for brain cancer has died, drawing renewed attention to the challenges and hopes surrounding advanced cancer research. The doctor had become widely known after participating in what researchers described as a world-first treatment targeting aggressive brain tumours through innovative medical technology and experimental therapy methods. Medical teams involved in...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Scientists have warned that plans linked to President Donald Trump’s administration to reduce or dismantle parts of the United States ocean monitoring system could leave the world “flying blind” on climate and environmental threats. Researchers and environmental experts say the monitoring networks play a critical role in tracking ocean temperatures, storms, sea level rise, marine ecosystems and global...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A woman has issued a warning about the dangers of recreational ketamine use after developing severe and permanent bladder damage linked to the drug. Speaking publicly about her experience, she said prolonged ketamine use caused a condition commonly referred to by doctors as “ketamine bladder”, leaving her with chronic pain, frequent hospital visits and lasting health complications. Medical...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online An ancient preservation technique is gaining renewed global attention as chefs, scientists and sustainability advocates explore ways to turn food waste into nutritious and flavourful meals. The method, largely based on fermentation and traditional preservation practices, allows leftover vegetables, fruit peels and surplus ingredients to be transformed into edible products rather than discarded as waste. Food experts say...