The possibility of Siberian tigers in Alaska has fascinated many, with reports of sightings, strange photos, and even alleged ...

There are 40 cat species (not taking into account the various breeds of domesticated cats, which are over 70) naturally ...

Researcher used carbon dating to provide evidence that humans had arrived in Brazil much earlier than previously thought.

The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...

Although container shipping through an ice-free Arctic Ocean may not be increasing as rapidly as once anticipated, one area in the Arctic ecosystem still faces a number of serious challenges brought ...

Russia and the US might feel like two places that are worlds apart, but sitting in the middle of the Bering Strait are two tiny islands that prove otherwise. With just 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles ...

Although there are no icebergs in the Bering Strait, ice floes up to 1.8 metres thick are in constant motion during certain seasons, which could produce forces on the order of 44 meganewtons ...

While the ships are free to pass through the Bering Strait, its 55-mile width means that any spills would be likely to drift toward Alaska communities. Advocacy groups, residents and the ...

The Bering Strait is a pinch point between Alaska and Russia. It’s the only gateway from the Pacific Ocean into the Arctic and, at its narrowest, it’s only about 55 miles wide.

A new study that reconstructs the history of sea level at the Bering Strait shows that the Bering Land Bridge connecting Asia to North America did not emerge until around 35,700 years ago, less than ...