Tomsk State University scientists' invention can be deployed by police and security services in terrorist situations, also for rescues.
Smallpox expert Rinat Maksyutov appointed acting head of world famous institute at age of 34.
A mysterious cave is giving up its pre-historic secrets to scientists and could 'change our view' of the Earth's climate.
Scientists warn over 'rapid rate' of spread now accounting for 50% of new infections in Novosibirsk.
Shots fired at island campsite to scare away beast which then drops ancient limb preserved in permafrost since prehistoric times.
Findings pave the way for a 1.2 million square kilometre claim to the UN on hydrocarbon drilling rights.
Kerechene was laboratory-made in South Korea by scientists who also want to genetically engineer the return of the woolly mammoth.
Half of mice suffering from highly malignant and 'incurable' Krebs-2 tumour are 'completely cured'.
Pre-clinical tests underway on medicines to combat cancer and tick borne encephalitis.