Growing number of brave Siberians strip off for the winter, with debate raging about the benefits of taking to the snow and ice naked.

The Arctic was at the centre of world's attention in recent years, with the Nordic countries now on a steady, but a serious race for dominance in the region.

Photographers enchanted by polar bear's maternal instinct as they capture these heartwarming pictures.

Californian academics say tests confirm Rhodiola rosea aka 'golden root' DOES increase lifespan by 24% (well, this is in fruit flies).

Organisers will soon take entries for the 2012 race - officially known as the 'Crawlers' Competition'.

Oksana Aslanova, 26, born in Tyumen region, named as killer in train station massacre.

An open account from a Siberian surrogate mother, who shares her story with Russian 'Public Post' project. 

Hallucinations from new synthetic substance made man think his home was full of gas and he needed to save his son.

Police uncover evidence of blackmail and physical threats as mechanic turns killer following final row over Porsche car.