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.

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.

TikTok sued by European Commission: 'Designed to create addiction'

TikTok sued by European Commission: 'Designed to create addiction'

Scrolling without being able to stop is not only widespread, but also a behavior that has caught the attention of European institutions. Indeed, the European Commission notified TikTok of the preliminary conclusions of a study launched in February 2024.

Street artist turns street names into colorful mosaics

Street artist turns street names into colorful mosaics

Walking through Paris, Orleans, the Loire Valley or European cities such as Brussels and Lausanne, you may come across small colored mosaics next to street names. These are not official decorations, but interventions by MifaMosa, a French street artist who has chosen to remain anonymous and let his works speak for themselves.

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.

Iran unwavering with Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Iran unwavering with Nobel Peace Prize laureate

The Iranian regime is unwavering in sentencing Narges Mohammadi (on hunger strike since early February) to more than seven years in prison.

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 additional years in prison

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 additional years in prison

The Iranian regime stands firm, sentencing Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi (on hunger strike since early February) to more than seven years in prison while Tehran suppresses all dissidents following nationwide protests and the deaths of thousands at the hands of security forces.

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.

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.

How to save over 1,000 euros: the "off-beat vacation" trend is all the rage

How to save over 1,000 euros: the "off-beat vacation" trend is all the rage

Vacation in sight? Finding the best deals remains a priority for most travelers.