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 ...

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

The Carolina Panthers tight end participated in the Polar Bear Plunge to support Brewable, a Georgia-based non-profit. READ ...

Participants in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge charged into the icy Chesapeake Bay as they raised money for ...

The biggest argument from tariff supporters is that financial penalties on imported goods can boost U.S. manufacturers by handicapping their competition. Make it more expensive to buy a bicycle made ...

GWINN — The Upper Peninsula is no place to be a homeless cat or dog. The past few weeks in particular have proven brutal weatherwise in our area. Domestic animals living outside are no match for below ...

An international team of scientists has identified the unique anti-icing properties of polar bear fur, attributing its effectiveness to a natural grease coating. The discovery helps explain how the ...

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

A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in ...

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

Some people are braver than others to jump in freezing cold water, especially for a special cause. Here's why: ...