The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Gigantic Greenland shark filmed for the first time in the depths of Antarctica

Gigantic Greenland shark filmed for the first time in the depths of Antarctica

A Greenland shark has been filmed for the first time at near-freezing depths off the South Shetland Islands in the Southern Ocean.

Story of Tutankhamun's meteorite dagger reveals new secrets about Ancient Egypt

Story of Tutankhamun's meteorite dagger reveals new secrets about Ancient Egypt

Anyone who thinks about Ancient Egypt immediately envisions pyramids, golden sarcophagi and mummies shrouded in mystery. Yet some of the most stunning objects from the Egyptian civilization not only tell a story about Earth, but a story that begins much further away, among asteroids and drifting chunks of rock in space as well.

115,000 kg of plastic collected on a Bali beach... and a single swell to plunge back into the emergency

115,000 kg of plastic collected on a Bali beach... and a single swell to plunge back into the emergency

In recent months, Bali's Kedonganan beach has become the symbol of an extraordinary environmental mobilization.

North America's driest place turns into a sea of colors thanks to rare blooms: spectacular images from Death Valley

North America's driest place turns into a sea of colors thanks to rare blooms: spectacular images from Death Valley

North America's driest and most inhospitable place has turned into a sea of colors. That's because Death Valley National Park in California is experiencing one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in recent years: an extremely rare 'superbloom', a massive bloom of wildflowers that covers the desert with carpets of yellow, purple and orange. According to the National Park Service, this is the most intense bloom in the past decade, a phenomenon that occurs, on average, only once every 10 years.

When to travel to Japan in 2026 to see the hanami and flowering cherry trees?

When to travel to Japan in 2026 to see the hanami and flowering cherry trees?

Japan is gearing up for a new season of sakura, the long-awaited season of cherry blossoms that transforms cities, parks and landscapes into soft, luminous scenes every spring. In 2026, as it does every year, this phenomenon promises to draw millions of travelers from all over the world to the Land of the Rising Sun. Those already in the process of planning a trip can get their bearings on the best time periods, cities and key spots to experience this natural and cultural spectacle to the maximum.

Fukushima 15 years after disaster: 880 tons of radioactive debris still in reactors

Fukushima 15 years after disaster: 880 tons of radioactive debris still in reactors

The day Japan came to a standstill is March 11, 2011. At 2:46 p.m., the country was hit by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded: a magnitude 9 in the Pacific Ocean, off the northeast coast. Forty minutes later, the second wave of the tragedy followed. A tsunami with walls of water over 10 meters high - nearly 40 in some places - inundated coastal cities and infrastructure.

Acid rain and bombs on Teheran, a disaster for humanity and the environment

Acid rain and bombs on Teheran, a disaster for humanity and the environment

The bombing of crude oil depots in Tehran and the fire at the Bapco refinery in Bahrain have triggered an emergency that goes beyond flames.

Why it's almost impossible to get a pet out of Dubai (and what happens to those who stay)

Why it's almost impossible to get a pet out of Dubai (and what happens to those who stay)

Leaving Dubai with your pet is no easy task. Between compulsory vaccinations, health tests and administrative authorizations, the procedure can take weeks or even months.

Invisible pollution: cocaine found in 100% of freshwater prawns in English rivers

Invisible pollution: cocaine found in 100% of freshwater prawns in English rivers

In the rivers of Suffolk, in the east of England, there's more than just clear water. A team of researchers from King's College London and the University of Suffolk have made a discovery that has left the scientific community speechless.

Photovoltaics on railroad tracks: after Switzerland, France installs solar panels between the tracks

Photovoltaics on railroad tracks: after Switzerland, France installs solar panels between the tracks

The energy transition isn't just about vast photovoltaic farms in the countryside or wind turbines on the horizon.