The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Gray wolf spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in 100 years

Gray wolf spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in 100 years

An extraordinary event is attracting the attention of nature lovers in California. A female gray wolf, nicknamed BEY03F, has crossed the mountains north of Santa Clarita, making this the first documented presence of a wolf in Los Angeles County in more than 100 years.

Rembrandt lion sold for record $18 million

Rembrandt lion sold for record $18 million

This is the only one of the artist's six known lion drawings to have remained in the hands of private collectors.

EU bans companies from destroying unsold, new clothing

EU bans companies from destroying unsold, new clothing

Every year in the European Union, millions of new garments are destroyed without ever having been worn. An absurdity that costs the planet about 5.6 million tons of CO₂ emissions a year - an amount comparable to Sweden's entire climate footprint. But now, Brussels has finally decided to end this practice, with clear and binding rules.

For Valentine's Day, San Antonio Zoo relaunches its initiative: "Give your ex's name to a cockroach"

For Valentine's Day, San Antonio Zoo relaunches its initiative: "Give your ex's name to a cockroach"

The idea behind the initiative is to raise funds by inviting everyone to turn their broken heart into a donation.

Giant ghost jellyfish filmed in the depths of the Atlantic: "As big as a school bus"

Giant ghost jellyfish filmed in the depths of the Atlantic: "As big as a school bus"

During a scientific expedition off the coast of Argentina, an international team observed a giant ghost jellyfish (Stygiomedusa gigantea).

Do you really know how much mercury there is in tuna?

Do you really know how much mercury there is in tuna?

In recent years, there has been increasing global attention to the mercury content of tuna.

Pigeons with brain chips used as drones in Russia

Pigeons with brain chips used as drones in Russia

The line between biology and technology is becoming increasingly thin. In Russia, startup Neiry Group has launched an experiment to transform pigeons into biodrones equipped with brain chips and electronic devices that can direct their flight.

Valentine's Day 2026: dare to visit France's most romantic cities

Valentine's Day 2026: dare to visit France's most romantic cities

Based on the volume of Google searches associated with Valentine's Day, the British company Holidu has drawn up a ranking of the French cities where love floats in the atmosphere the most.

Camels in Saudi Arabia to be provided with digital passports

Camels in Saudi Arabia to be provided with digital passports

Camels with passports, yes it's really true: Mansour Almushaiti, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water Resources and Agriculture, has launched the Camel Passport to regulate the market of these iconic desert animals.

Historic crossing: first coyote to swim to Alcatraz

Historic crossing: first coyote to swim to Alcatraz

The unusual event, first reported by a tourist, immediately drew the attention of biologists and National Park Service rangers.