Siberia
Siberian Healthcare Workers Who Were Given Sputnik V Vaccine Get COVID
Officials said the three were likely infected with the virus just before they were vaccinated.
Bear and Cub Shot Dead after Climbing on Board Russian Nuclear Submarine
The pair boarded the deck of the Pacific Fleet submarine after swimming across the Krasheninnikov Bay in Russia's far East.
Siberian Virologist Reinfects Himself With Coronavirus in Experiment
Alexander Chepurnov spent time with COVID-19 patients without a mask on in a bid to get the virus for a second time.
'Hungry' Polar Bears Surround Garbage Truck With Driver Inside in Video
At one point, the driving comes face-to-face with a bear looking through his windshield.
Cult Leader Who Thinks He's Jesus is Arrested
Sergei Torop, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, was arrested together with his two deputies in Siberia.
Neo-Nazi Who Tortured Gay People in Viral Videos Dies in Prison of Suicide
Maxim Martsinkevich, the 36-year-old founder of Occupy Pedophilia, became internationally infamous for his brutal videos targeting gay men.
Another Giant Crater Appears on Siberia's Arctic Tundra
Latest depression formed as a result of permafrost thaw after the region saw record temperatures and wildfires.
Alexei Navalny's First Photo Since Poisoning Is Released
In an Instagram post, the Russian opposition leader shared that he was able to breathe on his own. His press secretary said he'd return to Russia.
'As if The Earth Was Breathing': Siberia Crater Before Explosion
A woman who had visited a "heave mound" before an explosion almost became the "first victim" of the geological event, a scientist studying the crater said.
Giant Crater in Siberia May Have Exploded From Climate Change Cryovolcanism
A scientist studying the crater in the remote Yamal peninsula also said it has just a few years to "live."
Enormous, 165 Ft Deep Crater Opens on Siberia's Arctic Tundra
The crater is believed to have formed through an explosion after a build-up of methane underground.
Siberia's 'Gateway to the Underworld' Megaslump Could Become One of Many
Craters like Batagay form as a result of thermokarst, where the ice locked inside permafrost melts, reducing ground strength.
Fossilized Woolly Mammoth Feces Found Alongside Well-Preserved Skeleton
The fossilized excrement could help to shed light on what the extinct animal once ate.
Siberia Wildfire Smoke Chokes Alaska as Heatwave Causes Irreversible Damage
Greenpeace estimates over 19 million hectares of land—an area bigger than Greece—has burned since the start of 2020.
As Siberia's Coldest Regions Burn, the 'Gateway to the Underworld' Grows
The Arctic has experienced unprecedented temperatures, which has been largely attributed to climate change.
Mass Bee Death in Russia Sparks Investigation
Bee colonies around the world are facing several threats, including the use of pesticides, climate breakdown, and parasites.
Arctic to See 'Savage' Temperatures Over Next Days as Siberia Hits 95°F
"This is a preview of our future," said meteorologist Carl Parker.
Russia Breaks Temperature Records for 2020 Amid Persistent Siberia Heatwave
On June 20, the Arctic town of Verkhoyansk recorded a temperature of 100.4 F.
Siberia Heatwave Sees Buildings Split in Two As Permafrost Thaws
Siberia has been experiencing abnormally high temperatures for several months.
NASA Images Show Extreme Heat and Fires Raging Across Siberia
On June 20, the mercury in the small town of Verkhoyansk, which is located six miles north of the Arctic circle, reached 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, according to unverified Russian weather data.
Arctic Circle Oil Spill Moving Through Ambarnaya River Seen from Space
Russia declared a state of emergency after 20,000 tonnes of diesel leaked into the river.
Arctic Circle Temperatures Soar as Siberia Hit by Extreme Heatwave
Areas of Siberia have seen temperatures hit the early to mid-thirties during an exceptional May heatwave.
Earth's Magnetic North Pole is Being Dragged Toward Siberia
A magnetic patch under Canada has become weaker, allowing a competing "lobe" to take control.
Iron Asteroid That Grazed Earth's Atmosphere May Have Caused Tunguska Event
The explosion over Siberia, which has come to be known as the "Tunguska event," has long puzzled experts.
Methane Hotspots Where the Siberian Arctic Sea 'Boils' Studied by Scientist
Researchers found these regions of the eastern Arctic Ocean are relatively rare, which is "good news" for the climate.
Siberian Government Officials Defend Phallic-Shaped Ice Rink
An ice rink seemingly shaped like male genitalia in Siberia has drawn criticism from social media users, but the town of Novosibirsk is defending their decision to open the phallic facility.
Inuits Conquered North American Arctic by Bringing Their Own Dogs With Them
Researchers also found modern Arctic sledge dogs appear to be direct descendants of those brought over from Siberia and Alaska.
Jehovah's Witness Found Guilty of Being an 'Extremist' Leader in Russia
"The conviction of Sergey Klimov comes as no surprise in the present climate of raids, detentions, and arrests of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia," a spokesperson at the church's world headquarters said.
Video Shows Sea 'Violently Boiling' with Methane Bubbles in Siberia
Scientists used buckets to scoop out methane bubbles from a spot in the Arctic sea.
Sea 'Boiling' with Methane in Siberia is Unlike Anything Seen Before
The researchers were able to scoop the bubbling water out of the sea with buckets.