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Major archeological sites discovered on route of proposed Altai gas pipe

Burial grounds dating from the Scythian period several thousand years ago lie on the line of the expected gas pipe linking Russia and China.

Semyon Grigoryev, scientist captivated by the dream of cloning woolly mammoths back to life

Talented and tireless researcher, director of the Mammoth Museum in Yakutsk - obituary.

First glimpse inside the Siberian cave that holds the key to man's origins

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

Frozen river catches fire from escaping methane gas: should we be worried?

Fisherman keeps warm when his ice hole erupts in flames but he still netted a good catch

Arctic wildfires burning further north than previously spotted from space, satellite shows

Blazes raging just 50km from the Arctic Ocean in Yakutia.

Extinct cave lion cub in 'perfect' condition found in Siberia rising cloning hopes

The young beast's head was resting on a paw in frozen ground for up to 50,000 years, shows amazing first picture.

Necropolis of ancient creatures including a two-horned Merck's rhinoceros is found in the Urals

A mysterious cave is giving up its pre-historic secrets to scientists and could 'change our view' of the Earth's climate.

Mammoth wipeout: new evidence from ancient animal 'graveyard'

Many prehistoric creatures craved salt and vital minerals missing from their diets due to abrupt climate change, suggests a new scientific expedition.

Beware of action that would put age-old tundra nomadism at risk in Yamal, says expert

As a debate is underway on culling as many as 250,000 reindeer due to overgrazing, Research Professor Bruce C Forbes warns against some proposed solutions.