The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
If you use GPS today, it's thanks to scientist Gladys West: she changed the way we orient ourselves

If you use GPS today, it's thanks to scientist Gladys West: she changed the way we orient ourselves

From geodesy (a complex of operations to connect points on the earth's surface) to the models of the earth's shape that today allow us to determine the position of any point on earth with a margin of error of only a few centimeters, Gladys West played an important role in the development of today's global positioning system, better known as the GPS.

Are we living in a simulation? New scientific study reignites debate

Are we living in a simulation? New scientific study reignites debate

There is a question that resurfaces from time to time, perhaps at night, when the mind is tired and reality seems a bit out of focus: what if this is all a simulation?

When raising a dog, size matters (more than we think)

When raising a dog, size matters (more than we think)

When we choose to bring a dog into our lives, we think of affection, companionship, walks and the sense of home that only an animal can provide. However, almost no one thinks about how much the dog's size affects its behavior and upbringing.

If you see colleagues and friends wearing different socks on February 6, it's for an important cause

If you see colleagues and friends wearing different socks on February 6, it's for an important cause

Different Socks Day 2026 falls on Friday, February 6 this year, as done traditionally on the first Friday of the month.

What does Draco Malfidus from Harry Potter have to do with the Chinese New Year (and why he became a viral good luck charm)?

What does Draco Malfidus from Harry Potter have to do with the Chinese New Year (and why he became a viral good luck charm)?

Among red lanterns, lucky ideograms and prosperity symbols, a strikingly unexpected face has popped up in China this year.

Longest period without nuclear explosion since beginning of atomic age

Longest period without nuclear explosion since beginning of atomic age

January 14 marked a date that, although it passed almost unnoticed, says a lot about the world we live in today. After all, for 8 years, 4 months and 29 days, no nuclear weapon has been detonated on Earth. It's the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the beginning of the atomic age, an absolute record unmatched since 1945.

Nutella's true story: do you know how and why the world's most famous spreadable cream came to be?

Nutella's true story: do you know how and why the world's most famous spreadable cream came to be?

Although there are probably even tastier hazelnut spreads out there, Nutella has retained the enduring trust of its consumers for many years.

Goodbye cruel carriages: Colombian city opts for electric alternatives (and offers exploited horses for adoption)

Goodbye cruel carriages: Colombian city opts for electric alternatives (and offers exploited horses for adoption)

Cartagena de Indias in Colombia has embarked on a historic transition in urban tourism: with the commissioning of electric carriages, the city has bid farewell to animal traction, marking a new era for the horses that worked in the historic center for years.

After you've seen what's really inside your water bottle under a microscope, you'll never forget to wash it

After you've seen what's really inside your water bottle under a microscope, you'll never forget to wash it

Do you think your water bottle contains only water? Think again.

Students refurbish used cars and donate them to single mothers

Students refurbish used cars and donate them to single mothers

At a high school in Virginia, the school's workshop is a place where real opportunities are created.