Remote east Greenland and the west of Iceland will welcome more tourists than ever this year. Here’s why you should beat the ...

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 ...

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

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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 ...