This experiment showed that the ice adhesion of unwashed polar bear fur is exceptionally low. While the often-accepted ...

White fur, blubbery skin, sharp claws. Polar bears seem perfectly adapted to their frigid habitat up north. Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation ...

The anti-icing secret of polar bear fur, the critical factor that allows the animals to survive and thrive in punishing cold climates, has finally been explained. It is all down to a distinct form ...

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 ...