Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why - Scientists have discovered that the animals produce grease that makes ...

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

When scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is ...

Comparing fur samples collected from animals in Svalbard, Norway, an international team of researchers first identified that ...

open image in gallery A polar bear's insulating fur is shown under infrared heat imaging in Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. New research on the species’ fur sheds light on our understanding of the ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

Polar bears in Western Hudson Bay have seen their population nearly halved over the last several decades, largely due to dwindling sea ice and limited hunting opportunities, according to the findings ...