New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...

White fur, blubbery skin, sharp claws. Polar bears seem perfectly adapted to their frigid habitat up north. Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation ...

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

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This cultural shift from real to faux fur is something to be celebrated, but does the animal-free fabric come with its own list of issues? “At the juncture of climate catastrophe, we can not ...

The findings are detailed in a study published January 29 in the journal Science Advances, and could help chemists and engineers develop new anti-ice coatings for more durable fabrics, skis ...

and could help chemists and engineers develop new anti-ice coatings for more durable fabrics, skis, snowboards, and more. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below two layers of fur that help trap ...