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

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...

Polar bears are greasier than you think. Here's why - Scientists have discovered that the animals produce grease that makes ...

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

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

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...

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

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

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to ...

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...