Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.
The unique scientific vault will safely store ancient remains at temperatures as low as minus 24C.
Examination of ancient cave lion cub offers prospect of 'oldest-ever breast milk'.
Tantalising studies now underway to establish if one of two carcases preserved by permafrost has traces of world's oldest mother's milk.
Alexander Smelov, 55, killed in his office in Yakutsk.
Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.
Massive Siberian source of diamonds formed by an asteroid 35 million years ago can 'overturn entire world gem market'.
Implements or weapons made of quartz and quartzite unearthed among tons of bones under a Siberian village called... Mammoth.
New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.