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

Nearly 100 other elementary-age athletes participated in that competition that featured six distinct events including the ...

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

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

After collecting hair from six polar bears in the wild, scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the ...

In addition to the structural explanations, these interesting discoveries also help us better understand hunting behaviors—both of polar bears and of native Inuit populations. Prof. Bodil Holst ...

“Inuit hunting stools are sometimes shod with polar bear fur on the feet to avoid noise when moving on the ice, while people ...

Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.

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