Science & Technology

Published: 21 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major rift has erupted in the world of digital fitness tracking as smartwatch giant Garmin and exercise app Strava become embroiled in a bitter legal and commercial battle that threatens to erase years of athletes’ records. Millions of runners, cyclists and swimmers who rely on the two platforms fear their workout histories and performance data could soon...

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ferrari has significantly reduced the number of cars it sends to the UK, responding to shifts in the country’s tax landscape and concerns about declining residual values. The move reflects broader trends in the luxury car market as some wealthy individuals reconsider their UK residency in the wake of recent fiscal changes. The Italian carmaker began limiting exports...

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Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking injection designed to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales, marking a major milestone in the nation’s efforts to eliminate new transmissions of the virus. The long-acting jab, known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA), will offer an alternative to the daily oral medication currently used for HIV prevention, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Scientists have developed an innovative wearable ultraviolet (UV) detection system designed to monitor sun exposure and help prevent sunburn, a major contributor to skin cancer in the United Kingdom. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly nine in ten skin cancer cases are linked to overexposure to UV radiation from sunlight or sunbeds, highlighting the urgent need for effective...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of people in the United Kingdom have launched legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, claiming the company knowingly sold talcum powder contaminated with asbestos, resulting in serious health issues, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The group, numbering around 3,000, has filed claims in the High Court in London seeking compensation for themselves or family members...

Published: 15 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK’s advertising watchdog has ruled that Britain’s largest farm assurance scheme, Red Tractor, exaggerated its environmental standards in a television advertisement, misleading the public. The decision, issued by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), marks a significant development in consumer protection and environmental accountability. The Red Tractor scheme, widely recognised across the UK and used by leading supermarkets...

Published: 15 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Driverless taxis will soon be a reality on the streets of London. The US autonomous vehicle company Waymo has officially announced that its self-driving taxis will begin operating in the UK capital next year, marking the first time a European city has hosted the firm’s advanced technology. The move positions London as a pioneer in Europe’s shift toward...

Published: 15 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study has revealed growing concerns among UK pupils that artificial intelligence is affecting their ability to study effectively, with many reporting that AI makes schoolwork “too easy” and others claiming it stifles creativity and limits the development of essential skills. The research, commissioned by Oxford University Press (OUP), surveyed students aged 13 to 18 and found...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study by Microsoft has shed light on which jobs are most at risk of being affected—or even replaced—by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Drawing on data from more than 200,000 interactions with its Copilot generative AI chatbot, the tech giant has produced a comprehensive analysis of the occupations where AI integration is most applicable, as...