Wildfire Smoke Reaches North Pole For First Time in Recorded History A vast, thick, and acrid blanket of smoke emitted from hundreds of forest fires covered most of Russia on August 6, 2021. Related: Why the Smoke Pollution From the West is the Worst It’s Been in 10-Years This true-color image, which was acquired by Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board NASA’s Aqua satellite on August 6, was created using […] Fire Firebrains | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
2 Well-Preserved Cave Lion Cubs From Ice Age Discovered in Russia According to CBS News, two cave lion cubs from the last ice age were recently discovered in Russia. These cubs were so well preserved that they still had their fur, whiskers, and teeth intact. These lion cubs were frozen in the Siberian permafrost, which allowed them to remain in exceptional condition. Related: Microplastics Found in Snow in Siberia, Russia Swedish […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
Yakutsk, Russia: The Coldest City in the World In the midst of a record-breaking U.S. heatwave, it would be fair to say that we all need a refresher. Dubbed the coldest major city in the world, Yakutsk is the capital of the Republic of Sakha in Russia. The city is almost impossible to reach by road and is located less than 300 miles from the Arctic Circle. Related: […] Brains Jesse | June 30, 2021 1 Comment
Brown Bear Eats 16-Year-Old Boy in National Park Known as ‘Russia’s Yosemite’ A brown bear has killed and eaten a sixteen-year-old boy in a Russian National Park. The horrifying incident took place in Ergaki, known as Russia’s Yosemite for its similarity to the Californian national park. Related: National Park Service Recommends You “Do Not Push Down Your Slower Friend to Save Yourself From a Bear” A tourist attacked by the bear managed […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2021 3 Comments
Microplastics Found in Snow in Siberia, Russia Researchers recently found microplastic pollution in Siberia, one of the world’s most remote areas. These recent findings are another example of human pollution permeating the environment. Related: USGS Report: “It’s Raining Plastic”: Microplastics in the Mountains? At Tomsk State University, researchers found airborne plastic fibers in snow samples taken from twenty different Siberian regions. Snow sampled from the Altai Mountains, […] Brains Alex Mangels | March 25, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: World’s Best Cross-Country Skier Disqualified For Pole-Whipping and Body Slamming Opponent [arve url="https://youtu.be/4A8ooR06OtI"] SnowBrains | January 25, 2021 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
VIDEO: Huge Avalanche Hits Ski Resort in Russia | 12 Buried, 1 Dead, 6 Rescued, and 3 Still Missing [arve url="https://youtu.be/hoSLssZ0OZ8"] AvyBrains | January 19, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Get What You Give; Triumph and Toil With Pro Snowboarder Anna Orlova Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Any day on snow is better than not; ask professional snowboarder Anna Orlova. Straight outta Siberia, Anna’s a World Tour champ who has seen podiums, known pain and lives the equation of inspiration-plus-endurance equaling success. Rarely found far from snow and widely traveled as an ambassador for Roxy, Jones Snowboards, and BCA, Anna […] Featured Article Paulie | December 17, 2020 0 Comments
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