Scientists now examining new discovery in hunt for 'living cells'.

Scientists from Novosibirsk-based Vector are working in Yakutia on a paleo-virus experiment.

Proceeds of a sale of a stake in Alrosa diamond giant will benefit local people, vows governor.

Skeleton of almost complete beast discovered on banks of Lena River close to Yakutsk.

New evidence of climate change as blazes come six weeks early in 2014.

Pipes are built over bulging and unstable Arctic pingos prone to violent eruptions caused by 'thawing methane gas', as seen twice on the Yamal peninsula this year.

Spaso-Zashiverskaya has survived wars, permafrost, and a smallpox outbreak that wiped out its congregation.

Evidence on Arctic island show how people 10,000 or more years ago carved sharp slices off tusks to use for killing and cutting. 

Major engineering achievement will connect Russia’s largest region to Moscow by train for the first time.

Experts crack prehistoric mystery over extinct babies preserved in permafrost since Ice Age, and reveal the VERY surprising colour of this 'tigerlion' species.