Gold miners in Siberia have stumbled upon a remarkable discovery: a mummified woolly rhino carcass with its horn and soft tissues still intact. This rare find, unearthed in the Oymyakon District of the Sakha Republic, presents a unique opportunity for scientists to study the history of the region and the extinct creature.
The Alaskan government has allocated $42.6 million for improvements to a 225-kilometer stretch of the Alaska Highway in Yukon, Canada. The Shakwak corridor, which runs between Destruction Bay and the Yukon/Alaska border, has been severely affected by thawing permafrost, resulting in road surface distortions, cracks, and potholes. The upgrades will include resurfacing, improved drainage, and potentially raising the road level in vulnerable sections to minimize the impact of thawing. Construction is expected to commence in 2025 and conclude in 2027.
