Lake Baikal in Siberia is the world's deepest and oldest lake, reaching 1,700m and holding 20% of global unfrozen freshwater. Its isolation has fostered unique biodiversity, making it a UNESCO World Heritage site studied for evolution and climate.
Russia's government is reviewing additional measures to ensure domestic fuel supply, focusing on regions with agricultural work. Deputy PM Novak mentioned sufficient reserves but noted panic buying increased demand by 20-30%. A temporary ban on diesel exports is being considered.
Un estudio en Nature revela epidemias de peste letales en cazadores-recolectores de Siberia hace 5.500 años. Investigadores secuenciaron ADN antiguo, identificando cepas virulentas que causaron alta mortalidad, incluso en niños, antes de la agricultura.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the provision of services that do not meet safety requirements following a boat incident on Lake Baikal. The investigation is ongoing.
An aeroboat capsized on Lake Baikal in Buryatia, Russia, resulting in five fatalities. Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued from the 18 individuals on board.
Russian developer Baikal Electronics plans to launch two AI chips by 2029-2030, compatible with Nvidia software. The Baikal-AI-E1000 will target edge devices, and the Baikal-AI-D1000 will be a discrete GPU for servers.
Deputy Director of the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Kuvalin emphasized that the physical volumes of purchases will continue to grow in the future, both within Russia and abroad
Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm.
