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

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

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

Ice-repelling properties of polar bear fur sebum offer sustainable solutions for preventing ice buildup on infrastructure.

Anti-icing materials could be developed following a study of polar bear fur and its ability to remain ice-free.

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

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

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

New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

comparing the performance of polar bear fur to human hair and specialist human-made “skins.” The analysis revealed a surprise: Polar bear sebum did not have an ingredient found in human hair ...