The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
02 October 2026
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.

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.

27 cases of meningitis in UK: what risks for Europe?

27 cases of meningitis in UK: what risks for Europe?

The number of young people affected by suspected acute meningitis in southern England continues to rise. According to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency, the number of reported cases has reached 27. Of these, 15 have been confirmed and 12 are still under investigation. The death toll remains at two: a 21-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl.

Wanted: volunteers for one month in a mountain hut in Stelvio Park at over 2000 meters free of charge

Wanted: volunteers for one month in a mountain hut in Stelvio Park at over 2000 meters free of charge

Two hundred million people worldwide live above two thousand meters. Science has barely cared about this for decades - the focus was mainly on the extreme altitudes of four- and five-thousand meters - leaving this huge group of people in a blind spot of medical research. This is precisely why Eurac Research, the private research center headquartered in Bolzano, wants to fill that gap - and to do so it needs people willing to spend a month in a mountain hut.

Governor Fugatti acquitted for shooting dead bear M90

Governor Fugatti acquitted for shooting dead bear M90

De rechtbank van het Italiaanse Trento heeft de president van de Autonome Provincie, Maurizio Fugatti, vrijgesproken van de beschuldiging van het met wreedheid of zonder noodzaak doden van een dier. Centraal in het proces stond de zaak rond de beer M90, die in februari 2024 werd afgeschoten nadat hij als problematisch was bestempeld.

Fire at Venice Biennale, pavilion in flames

Fire at Venice Biennale, pavilion in flames

A sudden fire broke out Wednesday morning at the Giardini della Biennale in Venice. The fire struck Serbia's pavilion. The flames, which flared up around 9:55 a.m., caused a thick column of black smoke visible from afar. This caused concern among residents, tourists and employees of the international art exhibition.

Outbreak of meningitis in the UK, already 20 cases

Outbreak of meningitis in the UK, already 20 cases

For several days now, Kent, the county in southeastern England, has been dealing with an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease. It's one of the most serious forms of bacterial meningitis. Two people, a Year 6 pupil and a student, have died, while others are currently hospitalized in serious condition.

Italy's first therapeutic swimming pool for dogs

Italy's first therapeutic swimming pool for dogs

Milan confirms its status as an 'animal lover' with a unique service: a pool reserved for dogs, designed not simply for leisure activity, but as a clinical and rehabilitation tool.

Infant sleep: a pediatric physiotherapist's revolutionary do-it-yourself invention

Infant sleep: a pediatric physiotherapist's revolutionary do-it-yourself invention

Frequent waking, the Moro reflex (startle reflex) and difficulty falling asleep make nights fragmented and often grueling.