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

U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

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

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

“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 ...

The Green Bay Packers will enter the NFC playoffs with consecutive losses after falling to the Chicago Bears, 24-22, on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Tom Silverstein chronicled it all with fans in his ...

Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their first public appearance at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.