The BIOS-3 closed ecosystem in Siberia sustains human life autonomously by creating a micro-Earth.

Pensioner from the UK says medical staff among best in the world after he fell suddenly ill on dream trip across Russia with his wife.

Meet the shadow dance sensations on the brink of worldwide stardom and 19 million rouble cheque after taking British TV show by storm.

Reindeer herders find more craters in the far north in a deepening puzzle for scientists. 

How people use the extreme cold to 'freeze dry' clothes. 

His career with the St Louis Blues was earlier delayed because of the NHL lockout but the impact of the 21 year old has been dramatic.

Irina Mukhamedshina, 24, a professional dog handler, is perhaps the world's leading expert in training foxes as pets.

A daily bucket of icy water poured over the head 'helps block winter illnesses, and makes children optimistic'.