Biology
Revived ancient virus 30,000 years old
French scientists are cautious when trying to revive a frozen prehistoric virus in Siberia.
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Biology
Awakening the virus once existed 30,000 years ago
A group of scientists from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) announced they had revived a giant but harmless virus buried deep in the permafrost…
Biology
Siberia farms grow vegetables from Africa and South Asia
Perhaps the next encyclopedia of botany must be rewritten. Siberian scientists have found a way to make tropical vegetables adapt to the cold climate of Russia.
Biology
The oldest plants on earth exist today
This tree is a relative of coriander, which looks almost mossy but is essentially a shrub growing in the Atacama desert.
Biology
New plant varieties help improve soil
By traditional breeding methods, city scientists in Siberia and Russia created fast-growing plant varieties capable of decontaminating soil.
Biology
Revive the frozen tree 30,000 years
Russian scientists have discovered a 30,000-year-old fruit that is naturally preserved in squirrel caves in Siberia's permafrost. They conducted experiments to revive th…
Biology
Butterflies 'vampires' use blood as gifts
Scientists have discovered a blood-sucking moth in Russia's Siberia region. Their blades have hooks and prongs to drill deep into the prey's skin.
Animal world
Interesting features of Husky breed
Husky dogs have many different names such as Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe or Husky Arctic.
Animal world
The mysterious turtle 'dinosaur' appeared in Russia
A rare turtle that looks like it came out of prehistoric times suddenly appeared on the beach in Siberia.
Animal world
Dogs know how to loosen their soil and garden like people
A dog raised in the region of Omsk, western Siberia of Russia, can help owners of daily tasks such as cultivating, pumping or carrying water.
Animal world
More hope to revive mammoths
The idea of mammoth replication comes closer to reality when scientists discover that some parts of mammoths are well preserved in ice in Siberia in Russia and that th…
Animal world
Amur the Tiger has escaped extinction
According to Itar-tass news agency, Safari zoo, Ardeche province, southern France has just welcomed two cubs of Amur at the end of December 2011. This is a rare birth in…
Animal world
Discovered Siberian tiger in China
Animal conservationists have recorded the first image of the wild Siberia tiger in the mountains of China.
Animal world
Wild dogs were domesticated 33,000 years ago
A group of Russian-led international archaeologists have discovered a skull of a supported dog dating back to 33,000 years in the cave of Siberian Altai mountain.
Animal world
Bear insomnia, go harass people
Wanting to survive the cold months in Siberia, bears often have to hibernate, starting in November and November and lasting 6 months. However, at this time of year, the…