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

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why - Scientists have discovered that the animals produce grease that makes ...

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

Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to ...

U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

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

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

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

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

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

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