The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Longest period without nuclear explosion since beginning of atomic age

Longest period without nuclear explosion since beginning of atomic age

January 14 marked a date that, although it passed almost unnoticed, says a lot about the world we live in today. After all, for 8 years, 4 months and 29 days, no nuclear weapon has been detonated on Earth. It's the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the beginning of the atomic age, an absolute record unmatched since 1945.

Alex Roca Campillo is first athlete with 75% disability to finish full marathon

Alex Roca Campillo is first athlete with 75% disability to finish full marathon

Some stories touch you. Not because they're moving, but because they're real. They force you to let go of certain phrases you automatically use, such as "that's not possible" or "that's not for everyone".

The French revolution against food waste

The French revolution against food waste

On National Day Against Food Waste, which takes place on February 5, we want to tell you about the remarkable example set by the French.

MIT presents 3D printer that turns food waste into household utensils

MIT presents 3D printer that turns food waste into household utensils

Every year, nearly a billion tons of food ends up in the trash. An amount that weighs heavily on the environment as well as on everyone's wallet.

Goodbye cruel carriages: Colombian city opts for electric alternatives (and offers exploited horses for adoption)

Goodbye cruel carriages: Colombian city opts for electric alternatives (and offers exploited horses for adoption)

Cartagena de Indias in Colombia has embarked on a historic transition in urban tourism: with the commissioning of electric carriages, the city has bid farewell to animal traction, marking a new era for the horses that worked in the historic center for years.

Poland actively fights poverty and food waste

Poland actively fights poverty and food waste

In several Polish cities, unusual but increasingly recognizable structures have appeared in recent years. Known as food walls, they represent a concrete response to the rising cost of living and growing food insecurity.

Groundbreaking study suggests 'stool pills' could help the body fight cancer

Groundbreaking study suggests 'stool pills' could help the body fight cancer

'Stool pills' could actually help fight cancer by stimulating the immune system to destroy diseased cells.

Winter Olympics 2026: the 6 main biathlon events and rules

Winter Olympics 2026: the 6 main biathlon events and rules

Biathlon is a key discipline at this year's event, combining speed, accuracy and self-control.

Climber Alex Honnold climbs Taiwan's tallest skyscraper: for a good cause

Climber Alex Honnold climbs Taiwan's tallest skyscraper: for a good cause

Alex Honnold has won his bet. The American climber completed a solo ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan's iconic 508-meter skyscraper.

Gandhi: 10 quotes and lessons on peace the world desperately needs

Gandhi: 10 quotes and lessons on peace the world desperately needs

Peace. A word with a thousand nuances, which today, more than ever, seems like a utopia, a global goal that is still out of reach.