Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...
Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.
Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.
An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...
“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...
During this period, the polar bear population in this region has declined by nearly 50 per cent. The monitoring data shows the average size of polar bears is also in decline. The body mass of ...
Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...
Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...
Canada's newest $1 coin, featuring an adorable polar bear cub, will delight collectors and nature lovers alike.