The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
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.

Asked to vote for a dancer in a contest? Beware of new dangerous WhatsApp scam

Asked to vote for a dancer in a contest? Beware of new dangerous WhatsApp scam

A new scam is circulating on WhatsApp and is spreading. Seemingly harmless, it has already claimed countless victims.

Gray wolf spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in 100 years

Gray wolf spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in 100 years

An extraordinary event is attracting the attention of nature lovers in California. A female gray wolf, nicknamed BEY03F, has crossed the mountains north of Santa Clarita, making this the first documented presence of a wolf in Los Angeles County in more than 100 years.

The dark story behind Valentine's Day

The dark story behind Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but have you ever wondered about the origins of this celebration? The ancient Roman festival 'Lupercalia' is one of the earliest witnesses to the term Valentine's Day. But the celebration did not originate in the way you may imagine.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.