The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

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

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

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...

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

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

The results were striking. When unwashed, polar bear fur resisted ice adhesion significantly better than human hair and ...

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 ...

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

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

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...