Toxic Black Snow Is Covering Towns in Siberia
“The future of our children is terrifying.” Continue reading Toxic Black Snow Is Covering Towns in Siberia
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What Happens if the Magnetic North Pole Keeps Rushing Toward Siberia?
On Monday, the World Magnetic Model was updated to account for the north pole’s eccentric behavior, after a delay caused by the US federal shutdown. Continue reading What Happens if the Magnetic North Pole Keeps Rushing Toward Siberia?
Climate Change Killed the ‘Siberian Unicorn,’ Study Says
This Eurasian giant weighed 7,700 pounds and likely had the largest horn of any rhino, extinct or living. Continue reading Climate Change Killed the ‘Siberian Unicorn,’ Study Says
Earth’s Deadliest Mass Extinction Was Driven by Toxic Volcano Plumes
Mother Earth can be crueler than Thanos when she wants to be. Continue reading Earth’s Deadliest Mass Extinction Was Driven by Toxic Volcano Plumes
Melting Permafrost Reveals Gnarly 30,000-Year-Old Baby Horse
“This is the first find in the world of a prehistoric horse of such a young age and with such an amazing level of preservation.” Continue reading Melting Permafrost Reveals Gnarly 30,000-Year-Old Baby Horse
A Hybrid of Humanity’s Closest Relatives Has Been Identified From 50,000-Year-Old Bone
While we know early humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans interbred, this specimen is a unique first-generation Neanderthal-Denisovan offspring. Continue reading A Hybrid of Humanity’s Closest Relatives Has Been Identified From 50,000-Year-Old Bone
The Mysterious Disappearance of North America’s First Dogs
When people migrated to North America some 10,000 years ago, they brought their canine companions with them. Continue reading The Mysterious Disappearance of North America’s First Dogs
Move Over, Rudolph: Siberia Has Drag-Racing Reindeer and Kung Fu Bison
From Kung Fu Bison to Swinging Bear, Siberia is packed with animals that should have already starred in their own holiday movies by now. Continue reading Move Over, Rudolph: Siberia Has Drag-Racing Reindeer and Kung Fu Bison
Watch Wild Manul Kittens Playing in Mongolia; Be Changed
Manul cats are like a cross between an Ewok and a Furby. Continue reading Watch Wild Manul Kittens Playing in Mongolia; Be Changed
Is Undead Smallpox Reemerging From Siberian Graves?
Scientists debate the dangers of a new plague emerging from permafrost thaws. Continue reading Is Undead Smallpox Reemerging From Siberian Graves?