The unique scientific vault will safely store ancient remains at temperatures as low as minus 24C.

Lifelike model shows the first known plant-eating dinosaur with feathers and scales.

Leading Russian scientist remains unshaken in view that it was Denisovans despite growing doubts from Western experts.

Part of Vasyugan Mire - the largest bog in the world - is to become a natural reserve this year, say reports.

Aware of accounts of mysterious relic reptiles lurking in the deep, here are the first pictures from a record breaking dive.

Altai floodwater could be sent to parched Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, says Russian agriculture minister.

'We possess a rock from the time of genesis,' announces expert.

Deep below the earth, we spend three days with the men and women working at the frontline to keep Russia, and the world, fuelled.

Eyecatching belt buckles worn by Xiongnu female invaders is found buried on the banks of the Yenesei River in modern-day Tuva Republic.