The past three decades or so have produced a remarkable number of articles attempting to solve the mysteries surrounding the origins and nature of dogs, that polyglot horde of canines who share the ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs’ DNA mixed. “There was a real ...

Talk about hands-on learning. The East Middle School students study ing the Arctic didn't just learn about sled dogs and racing Tuesday, they got to stand on a sled, hold mukluk boots and pet two ...

The ice creepers slipped and I tumbled — right in the path of the silvertip. IN VICTORIA LAND, north of Coronation Gulf — as well as in other parts of the Canadian arctic — sled dogs are as important ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Certain dog breeds possess dense double coats and sturdy builds engineered specifically for freezing temperatures ...

ILULISSAT, GREENLAND — Just after midday, we gripped the worn rope handles of a dogsled as 11 dogs surged across the frozen tundra of Western Greenland, inside the Arctic Circle. The wind lashed our ...

The film is from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, who directed 2012's "Detropia." The noted documentary focused on the Motor City's financial woes in the global marketplace. "Folktales" explores how ...

Before beginning her personal journey in a cold, remote area of Norway with a sled dog, Hege, a 19-year-old student, describes being a young woman on the cusp of adulthood this way: “Of course, it’s ...

NUUK, Greenland—The hulking warship that Denmark anchors in this icy fishing port is supposed to act as a reminder of the small Nordic country’s role in protecting the Arctic seas at the top of the ...

The upcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning continues the action franchise’s tradition of filming in eye-popping international locales Tom Cruise and many of his costars shot sequences in ...

Polar bears are fearsome predators, but thankfully, most of us will never have to worry about encountering them in the wild. However, a small population of people in Canada actually choose to live ...