The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
France encourages 29-year-olds to have children

France encourages 29-year-olds to have children

Faced with the continuing decline in births, the government is preparing to launch a series of initiatives: a package of no fewer than 16 key measures, starting with fair access to information for every citizen.

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, wild boar-pig hybrids are making their appearance

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, wild boar-pig hybrids are making their appearance

Abandoned farmland and forests have become the scene of a rare and astonishing phenomenon: the emergence of wild boar and pig hybrids.

New solar eclipse in February: when and where to see it?

New solar eclipse in February: when and where to see it?

On February 17, 2026, the sky is preparing for one of the strongest astronomical spectacles of the year: an annular solar eclipse, with its famous ring of fire. A rare, impressive event that reminds us how small we are in the face of the perfect movements of the universe.

Animals have imagination too: this monkey's imaginary tea party forces us to rethink what it means to be "human"

Animals have imagination too: this monkey's imaginary tea party forces us to rethink what it means to be "human"

Bonobos' imagination could be much more than a mere scientific curiosity: it could be proof that we are not the only ones on this planet who also live in the world of what is not visible.

Scientists discover ancient genes that existed before life on Earth

Scientists discover ancient genes that existed before life on Earth

The ancient genes could reveal a truth we had only touched upon until now: life on Earth may have begun much earlier than we imagine.

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.

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).

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.

The smell of Egyptian mummies? These museums immerse you in a multi-sensory experience

The smell of Egyptian mummies? These museums immerse you in a multi-sensory experience

Entering a museum means observing, reading, listening... and soon 'smelling' history's scent. Not to marvel or create a spectacle, but rather to better understand the past.

Talking to your cat: discover how this powerful habit transforms bonds

Talking to your cat: discover how this powerful habit transforms bonds

A cat lives immersed in its habits. The human voice, when it remains constant, becomes an integral part of its routine, like a stable element.