Born in the Siberian taiga, recluse Agafya Lykova is the sole survivor of the Lykov family who cut themselves off from civilisation in 1936.

Vessels Kapitan Dranitsyn and Admiral Makarov 'marooned' in east for the rest of winter after getting trapped off Chukotka.

Does a spooky event in New England 238 years ago hold the clue to the eerie blackness that descended one week ago in Siberia?

Fresh blood discovery by scientists in remains of extinct creature as experts start research this month in hunt for live cells.

One-year-old bird has become a minor celebrity and attracts hundreds of visitors a week and even has its own Facebook page.

His career with the St Louis Blues was earlier delayed because of the NHL lockout but the impact of the 21 year old has been dramatic.

Norilsk is home to the world biggest mining and metallurgy complex, and is shut off from the world in more ways than one. 

Mercy mission brings stores for Agafya Lykova to help her survive the winter in her remote retreat.

First chance to see the appearance of a calf from this extinct hairy species, complete with its strawberry blond curls.