Scientific breakthrough on DNA pinpoints mankind’s expansion across planet – and moment of interbreeding with Neanderthals.

Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.

Sardana Avksentyeva swept to power as mayor of Russia’s diamond capital in September.

Church and human rights leaders in Siberia condemn 'abomination' and 'bestial' act.

Nematodes moving and eating again for the first time since the Pleistocene age in major scientific breakthrough, say experts.

Scientists from Novosibirsk-based Vector are working in Yakutia on a paleo-virus experiment.

'Absolutely stunning' ancient ornaments discovered with no known comparisons, presenting a puzzle for archeologists: which culture made this?

Living bacteria found in permafrost - '3.5 million years old' - is 'scientific sensation' which allows 'mice grannies' to reproduce.