Polar bears are not just the largest bear species on earth they also hold the distinction of being the only species of bear that has been documented ...

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

Polar bears have adapted perfectly to their Arctic home. This includes not only the thick layer of blubber and the warm fur - it also has to be unwashed and greasy, as a study shows. The post Oily ...

The results were striking. When unwashed, polar bear fur resisted ice adhesion significantly better than human hair and ...

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

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

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

A new study, published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday, reveals that the fur of polar bears contain a chemical ...

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

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.