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Lake Baikal

Coverage of Lake Baikal in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 19 · 12:18 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 09:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 09:00 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Tectonic activity on Venus hints at how planet was formed

    Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich discovered active tectonic activity on Venus, including recent rift valleys and volcanoes, through 3D modeling and NASA Magellan probe data. The findings suggest Venus remains geologically dynamic, offering insights into terrestrial planet formation and future exoplanet studies.

  • HEALTHJun 17 · 15:02 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

    Scientists discovered the oldest known evidence of the plague in Siberian teeth dating back 5,500 years, revealing two outbreaks linked to marmot transmission and affecting small families, including children. The study, published in Nature, challenges prior timelines and highlights the plague's prehistoric evolution.

  • SCIENCEJun 17 · 15:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

    Scientists discovered the oldest evidence of plague in Siberian teeth dating back 5,500 years, revealing two outbreaks caused by a prehistoric strain of the disease. The plague spread from marmots to humans and affected small families, with many victims being children aged 8 to 11.

  • SCIENCEJun 17 · 15:00 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Ancient DNA offers clues to one of history’s deadliest diseases

    Ancient DNA analysis from Siberian hunter-gatherers reveals the oldest known plague outbreaks in humans, dating back 5,500 years. The study, published in Nature, shows plague caused by Yersinia pestis devastated prehistoric communities at Lake Baikal, with children aged 8-11 most affected.

  • WORLDMay 20 · 00:15 UTCFOX NEWS
    Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive

    A tourist hovercraft carrying 18 people capsized on Siberia's Lake Baikal, resulting in five deaths and a large-scale rescue effort. Thirteen survivors were rescued, including a child. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with possible factors including overcrowding and unstable ice conditions.

  • WORLDMay 19 · 12:42 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Five tourists die when hovercraft flips over on Siberian lake which is the deepest in the world

    A hovercraft carrying tourists flipped over on Lake Baikal in Siberia, resulting in the deaths of five tourists. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The incident occurred on the lake's waters.

  • WORLDMay 19 · 12:18 UTCMOSCOW TIMES
    Hovercraft Accident Kills 5 Russian Tourists on Lake Baikal

    A hovercraft accident on Lake Baikal in Russia resulted in the deaths of 5 tourists. Emergency services reported that the vehicle capsized after being overloaded beyond its passenger capacity.