In a nutshell Polar bear fur repels ice thanks to a specialized hair grease (sebum) that gives them ice adhesion strength comparable to high-tech synthetic materials, making it extremely difficult for ...

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

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

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

With the help of Bears by Tom Jackson, a book that addresses some of the most interesting facts about these mammals and showcases their beauty, we bring you a bundle of cuteness.

Delawareans have been jumping into the Atlantic Ocean in February to benefit Special Olympics Delaware, but this one could be ...

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental United States bringing a hazardous freeze to millions of Americans from the Deep South to the Northeast Saturday going into next week.

HOUSTON - Preparations are underway for the big chill and ice expected to hit Houston. Area leaders are working hard to make sure we're ready for the freeze. Sounds like Sunday we're in for a bitter ...

U.S. immigration authorities are reportedly preparing to launch a “big f–king” deportation ... “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will send between 100 and 200 officers ...