Siberia
Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery - study
The molar showed that the Neanderthal who underwent the dental procedure was an adult, though the researchers do not know the individual's gender.
Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds
Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia
Scientists recover genome from woolly rhino eaten by Ice Age wolf puppy - study
Scientists revive prehistoric worm that laid dormant for 46,000 years
The ancient nematode survived for 46,000 years in the permafrost by entering a state of cryptobiosis.
Scientists discover ancient ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberian permafrost
Due to climate change, thawing permafrost is releasing once-frozen ancient organic matter into the modern ecosystem.
Russia targets ethnics minorities, protestors for forced conscription
The presence of non-ethnic Russian battalions in the Ukrainian theatre of war has been noted since the beginning of the war, with Far East communities suffering disproportionate losses.
Why Arctic wildfires are releasing more carbon than ever
More than 3 million acres had burned across the state – roughly triple what’s seen in an average year, but no longer unusual in a warming world.
Polish and Russian archaeologists find 2,500-year-old skeleton in Siberia
During an expedition in the Touran-Uyuk Valley, also referred to as the "Siberian Valley of the Kings" because of the trove of artifacts found at ancient grave sites in the region.
Hanukkah’s early start this year put a Siberian tradition on thin ice
Hanukkah came early this year, which was an unusually warm one, jeopardizing the decade-long tradition started in Tomsk by Chabad emissary Levy Kaminetsky.
Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps past 50
"Unfortunately the situation is not getting easier. And there's a danger to the lives of the rescuers... We'll hope they can save as many people as they can," said Putin.
Father and son work to slow Siberian Ice Age thaw
Scientists say that greenhouse gas emissions from its thaw could eventually match or even exceed the European Union's industrial emissions due to the sheer volume of decaying organic matter.
Russian An-12 cargo plane engulfed in flames after crash landing in Siberia
A source close to the regional administration said at least two people had died.
Bible scrolls from around the world - in pictures
A photo essay captures the stories of six Torah scrolls from around the world - Yemen, Siberia, France, Germany - which all ended up in Israel.
