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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...

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

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.