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

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

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

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets ...

Scientist recently discovered that natural grease on polar bear fur allows them to glide across the ice, rather than getting ...

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

In the 1970’s the quiet village of Thorney, that lies east of Peterborough, was home to the popular Thorney Wildlife Park. It ...

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

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

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