Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

As the Arctic rapidly warms, the temperature difference between the polar region and lower latitudes decreases, which weakens ...

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

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

A rare "daughter polar vortex" is set to plunge millions of Americans into freezing temperatures as a prolonged period of ...

On Feb. 8, the Worcester Renaissance Gala will fill the Girls Inc of Worcester building on Providence Street with art, music, ...

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

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

The long-range data shows we may be done with a true Arctic air mass similar to what we experienced in January. But we ...

Forecasters have warned that a rare weather event in the form of a polar vortex will bring snow and ice to millions as it ...

Under the sea ice during the Arctic’s pitch-black polar night, cells power photosynthesis on the lowest light levels ever ...