It takes truly extreme cold for Yakutian students to miss out on their classes: but the big freeze has arrived (except in Chersky).

Designer animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory showed skills 'beyond all expectations' in their first three weeks with the penal service.

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.

Scientists disclose vital statistics of 'Sibirosaurus', 20 metres (66 ft) in length, able to stand tall on hind legs.

Full flowering plants have been created from Siberian fruit seeds stored in permafrost by squirrels thousands of years ago.

The predator is chased away by dog and man with stick as it comes too close for comfort.

In a remote ice cave in Siberia, three legendary white-bearded figures hold an unexpected conclave.