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

New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant ...

You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...

New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

Polar bears thrive in the harsh Arctic due to unique adaptations. Scientists discovered their greasy fur prevents ice from ...

Polar bear fur’s natural ability to resist ice formation could pave the way for safer, more sustainable solutions to prevent ...

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

Laimiki Innuaraq has fond memories of living in a traditional Inuit sod house, or qammaq, from 1943 to 1963.The sod house, ...

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

An international team of scientists has identified the unique anti-icing properties of polar bear fur, attributing its effectiveness to a natural grease coating. The discovery helps explain how the ...

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