The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Easy talking about stress! Scientists distinguish 7 forms of mental stress - which is yours?

Easy talking about stress! Scientists distinguish 7 forms of mental stress - which is yours?

There's one thing almost everyone takes for granted when talking about mental stress: that it's a singular feeling, more or less intense, more or less manageable. A vague burden, hard to describe, that brings with it some anxiety, some insomnia and moments of irritability. However, that assumption might be incorrect, or at least quite incomplete.

Invisible but always there: study reveals what really happens to cigarette butts in the ground

Invisible but always there: study reveals what really happens to cigarette butts in the ground

We see them on the ground, on sidewalks, at the edge of gutters. Then the rain comes, cars go by, seasons change, and after a while they're gone. Or rather: we no longer see them. Because in the meantime, they've simply changed shape.

Historic return of rhinos (exterminated by poaching) in Uganda: two animals released after more than 40 years

Historic return of rhinos (exterminated by poaching) in Uganda: two animals released after more than 40 years

For more than forty years, no rhinos had been seen in northeastern Uganda. The Kidepo Valley National Park had to do without one of its most iconic animals after poaching entirely wiped out the species in the early 1980s.

Colored Easter eggs with ingredients you already have in the house: the natural method you weren't aware of

Colored Easter eggs with ingredients you already have in the house: the natural method you weren't aware of

Coloring eggs naturally, using the right techniques and dyes, ensures that you can eat them without problems and not waste anything if you choose hard-boiled eggs. Should you use hard-boiled or empty eggs to color your Easter eggs? Both options are suitable. Just keep in mind that hard-boiled eggs are firmer than empty ones.

Tim Sweeney, creator of Fortnite video game buys over 20,000 hectares of forests to save them from concrete

Tim Sweeney, creator of Fortnite video game buys over 20,000 hectares of forests to save them from concrete

While millions of players chop down virtual trees on Fortnite, Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney is doing exactly the opposite in real life.

Working more than 40 hours a week may affect how much alcohol you drink

Working more than 40 hours a week may affect how much alcohol you drink

There are days that end without really ending. You close the laptop, turn off the lights in the office, go home with your head still entirely in overdrive. The body lies on the couch, the mind remains upright. In that in-between space of fatigue and stillness, a glass of something to drink is often sought for.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the trailer is already a record: 718 million views in 24 hours

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the trailer is already a record: 718 million views in 24 hours

The first official trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day didn't just break all previous records - it smashed them.

Meta stops end-to-end encryption for Instagram: what will change as of May 8?

Meta stops end-to-end encryption for Instagram: what will change as of May 8?

As of May 8, direct messages on Instagram are no longer protected with end-to-end encryption. Meta announced the decision via its own official support page, in an extremely brief explanation that raises more questions than it answers.

Here's the happiest country in the world in 2026 (for the 9th year running)

Here's the happiest country in the world in 2026 (for the 9th year running)

The survey questioned respondents in 147 different countries, asking them to rate their quality of life on a number of levels: from health to education, from perceived freedom to trust in institutions.

Chuck Norris passed away at 86: farewell to the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star

Chuck Norris passed away at 86: farewell to the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star

The film and TV world mourns the passing of Chuck Norris, the American actor made famous for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger. He passed away at the age of 86.