Arctic sea-ice is currently at its smallest recorded extent for the time of year, while Antarctic sea-ice is close to a new ...

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease largely removed it performed similarly to human hair, to which ice sticks ...

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive the harsh Arctic weather by making it hard for ice to stick to them, ...

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

Preventing ice buildup in extreme temperatures has long vexed industries from aviation to energy, but a new study suggests ...

Comparing fur samples collected from animals in Svalbard, Norway, an international team of researchers first identified that ...

The 'Last Ice Area' is expected to be the final place in the Arctic where ice persists all year round even as our planet warms up – but a new study suggests the region, and the ecosystem that relies ...

The bears need platforms of ice to reach their prey of ringed and bearded seals. Some sea ice lies over more productive hunting areas than others. Arctic sea ice shrinks during the summer as it ...

Ice-repelling properties of polar bear fur sebum offer sustainable solutions for preventing ice buildup on infrastructure.

New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

When scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is ...