ALPENA, MI – This Up North town is celebrating yesteryear with the revival of its winter carnival that drew people from ...

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

The annual celebration will feature dinosaur-themed events — such as a “Dino Dinner” — film screenings and the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

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

Inuvialuit artists Eli Nasogaluak and Derrald Taylor are attending Winterlude this year to celebrate their culture with an ice sculpture called 'The Happy Dance.' It depicts a drum dancer surrounded ...

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

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

According to Polar Bears International, these layers keep them so warm that adult males can quickly overheat when they run. Ice also does not accumulate on it, despite the bears spending nearly ...

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur makes it ...