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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Ice-repelling properties of polar bear fur sebum offer sustainable solutions for preventing ice buildup on infrastructure.

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 ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the same ...