The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
26 May 2026
More fires in Alaska now than in past 3,000 Years: Arctic warning signal

More fires in Alaska now than in past 3,000 Years: Arctic warning signal

Fires in the Arctic of Alaska exceed anything recorded in the past 3,000 years. This is shown by a new reconstruction that links modern satellite data with charcoal remains preserved in the peat layers of the soil. This reveals that the tundra is no longer protected by the cold and humidity that made fire rare in the past.

No happy ending for Marineland dolphins: they're transferred to a zoo

No happy ending for Marineland dolphins: they're transferred to a zoo

After more than a year's wait, the fate of the marine mammals at Marineland d'Antibes is becoming clearer... And it's not the one everyone was hoping for.

First U.S. state in the world to ban sale of farmed octopus

First U.S. state in the world to ban sale of farmed octopus

In 2024, with the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, California brough the tlaw AB-3162 into force, which bans not only octopus farming in the State, but also the sale of derived products.

Ocean acidification: seventh 'planetary limit' has just been crossed

Ocean acidification: seventh 'planetary limit' has just been crossed

According to scientists, this is the first time that ocean acidification has exceeded its critical threshold.

In Italy, the Lovers' Arch no longer exists: it collapsed on the evening of Valentine's Day

In Italy, the Lovers' Arch no longer exists: it collapsed on the evening of Valentine's Day

On the evening of Valentine's Day, one of Puglia's most iconic wonders collapsed under the weight of the sea storms and heavy rain that battered southern Italy.

The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world

The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world

In today's debate on nutrition, sustainability and public health, legumes occupy a paradoxical position: they're hailed by food science, recommended by international guidelines and yet remain a peripheral part of Western countries' daily diet.

The trick with aluminum foil behind radiators: does it really work?

The trick with aluminum foil behind radiators: does it really work?

The famous trick with a sheet of aluminum foil behind the radiator has been around for generations, passed around in apartment buildings as a solution, along with the phone number of the best plumber in town. But does it really work? Or are we dealing with one of those household myths that only hold up thanks to the power of tradition?

Expert reveals which oil is best for frying: olive oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil or corn oil

Expert reveals which oil is best for frying: olive oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil or corn oil

When it comes to deep frying, the choice of oil is often determined by habit or price. Yet, it's a decision that has concrete implications for the quality and safety of what we eat.

Scientists find 169 chemicals (and 48 of them are harmful) in hair extensions

Scientists find 169 chemicals (and 48 of them are harmful) in hair extensions

The global market for hair extensions is worth billions of dollars and is expected to exceed 14 billion by 2028. Yet despite their widespread use, these products are still among the least regulated and least studied cosmetics in the market.

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, wild boar-pig hybrids make their appearance

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, wild boar-pig hybrids make their appearance

Abandoned farmland and forests have become the scene of a rare and astonishing phenomenon: the emergence of wild boar and pig hybrids.