Polar bears are not just the largest bear species on earth they also hold the distinction of being the only species of bear that has been documented ...

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive ...

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

(Brian Krista/Staff) People plunge in the cold water of the Chesapeake Bay during the 2025 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff ...

Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate Wally Daudrich joked to a group of party members that he could ...

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

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

The chilling waters of the Susquehanna River worked its magic on Paula Snyder in 2023. Snyder, 74, of Lewisburg, said she is participating in the 21st Annual Lewisburg Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday ...

Wally Daudrich, who runs an ecotourism and polar bear tour business in Churchill, Man., says he won’t apologize for making a ...

Inuit people have taken advantage of the sebum’s properties, even affixing shoe-like patches of polar bear fur to the bottom of stools to prevent them from sticking to the ice. Understanding how ...