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, ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...

The bears’ ability to slide on their abdomens with minimal friction between fur and ice helps prevent the seals from taking notice. Inuit people made sandals from polar bear pelts to move in ...

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