There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow?

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...

Scientist recently discovered that natural grease on polar bear fur allows them to glide across the ice, rather than getting ...

Polars bears live in the world’s coldest places, but have you ever wondered how they are able to stay warm there? Well, ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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