Until now, it was believed no form of life could exist on the Red planet.
Microorganisms which survived for millions of year to be road tested in space.
The BIOS-3 closed ecosystem in Siberia sustains human life autonomously by creating a micro-Earth.
He chose to become a hermit for six months on the shore of Lake Baikal in deep winter, miles from the nearest town and city.
Tomsk researchers were the first in the world to catch the enigmatic germ.
Senior government official issues warning over possible curb which could hit major air carriers.
Mysterious 'gigantic' hole in remote region spotted by helicopters over gas-rich Yamal peninsula.
Same phenomenon of discharge of gas hydrates 'led to crater formation in Russia and disappearance of ships in Atlantic'.
When Vadim Kolpakov went on an expedition to the north of Irkutsk region, he had no inkling of the sensational discovery he was about to make.