including sea otters–who don’t live in icy conditions, but still need fur that keeps them warm. It is suggested that the absence of the squalene in the polar bear hair was critical from an ...

Her interest in polar bear fur began when, while watching a TV quiz programme, she saw that the bears barely show up on infrared cameras because they are so well insulated. That means the ...

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

According to a recent study published in Science Advances, a greasy hair day keeps the ice away — for polar bears, that is. After examining polar bear fur, an international research team identified ...

Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates.

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient world slept only 6.5 hours a night.

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—Thousands participate in the Polar Plunge, which benefits Virginia athletes participating in The Special Olympics, but two local DJs are taking raising funds for the cause to a ...

This live feed is owned and operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley, a 501c3 nonprofit organization ... The light at the nest is an infrared light, this light cannot be seen by the eagles or humans. It ...

Ask anyone what’s the most important feature they look for when buying a phone, I guarantee you that a lot of them will tell you that having excellent cameras will influence their buying decision.

The experience led Kitsch to pick up a camera and become an accomplished ... and we were with a guide who’s a biologist. And this polar bear decided to just come over this hill and was walking ...