Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.

Dozens of major tremors recorded this year as scientists monitor 'unusually strong seismic activity' that will one day tear continent in half.

Permafrost remains of long-gone woolly rhinos, mammoths and cave lions bring intriguing scientific breakthrough.

Scientists share first results on the world's best-preserved extinct rhino that lived in Yakutia at least 20,000 years ago.

More craters expected to form due to such eruptions as permafrost melts - and they ARE caused by global warming releasing methane gas.

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

Little cat is possible brother to ‘Boris’ found last year some 15 metres (50ft) away.

Officials deny any risk of atomic contamination from the site in Sakha Republic.

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