The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
26 May 2026
35 years since 'Losing My Religion' was released: the song that made R.E.M. legendary worldwide

35 years since 'Losing My Religion' was released: the song that made R.E.M. legendary worldwide

Losing My Religion is still one of the most famous songs in the world. Released as the first single from the album Out of Time, on March 12, 1991, it's R.E.M.'s most famous song and marked their final breakthrough: the single reached fourth place in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Storing and generating energy in a single device: scientists redefine the concept of the solar battery

Storing and generating energy in a single device: scientists redefine the concept of the solar battery

A group of Chinese researchers has developed a battery that can not only store energy but also produce it. One of the biggest challenges to the energy transition and the breakthrough of renewable resources is the volatile nature of solar energy and the need for increasingly efficient storage systems. A new study published in the journal Electrochimica Acta and entitled 'An aqueous...' promises to change that thanks to an integrated device that can perform both functions.

Scientists discover an 'inverted' planetary system

Scientists discover an 'inverted' planetary system

Scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA) have just discovered a planetary system that overturns all current theories on planet formation.

Spray seals deadly wounds in a second and saves thousands of lives

Spray seals deadly wounds in a second and saves thousands of lives

A thin cloud that settles on a wound and forms a solid barrier within a second, capable of stopping a potentially fatal bleed. That's the picture coming out of South Korea, where a group of researchers has developed a hemostatic spray for use in the most extreme situations, from the battlefield to disaster-stricken areas.

Scientists reveal simple trick to lower your blood sugar in minutes

Scientists reveal simple trick to lower your blood sugar in minutes

Is a simple squeeze of lemon juice really enough to change how our bodies respond to a carb-rich meal?

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.

In this country, it's the year 2569, not 2026: how can this be?

In this country, it's the year 2569, not 2026: how can this be?

Alongside the Gregorian system used internationally, Thais follow the Buddhist lunar calendar for religious celebrations and traditional observances.

The 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn finally returns to our sky, don't miss it!

The 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn finally returns to our sky, don't miss it!

On the evening of February 19, plan nothing else: in our sky, the spectacle of a 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn returns.

Manhattan opens first supermarket with free groceries, long queues to get food and household items

Manhattan opens first supermarket with free groceries, long queues to get food and household items

In New York City, on the streets of West Village, hundreds of people braved the cold for something that until recently seemed unthinkable: a entirely free supermarket.

Lofoten Islands: Norwegian paradise above Arctic Circle a must visit in 2026 to admire northern lights and midnight sun

Lofoten Islands: Norwegian paradise above Arctic Circle a must visit in 2026 to admire northern lights and midnight sun

The Lofoten Islands are an essential stop when visiting Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this archipelago offers beautiful and incredibly diverse landscapes: majestic mountains, deep fjords and long beaches that are very popular with surfers.