During the long President’s Day weekend, visit Explorit to learn about the fascinating world of marine mammals.

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in one of Earth’s most punishing climates. The grease, also known as ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur – something that allows one of the planet’s most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its ...

A team of international scientists has uncovered the secret behind why ice doesn’t stick to polar bear fur — grease. This natural defense helps these Arctic predators survive in one of the harshest ...

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in one of Earth’s most punishing climates. The grease, also known as sebum, is ...

[Photo by Wei Xiaohao/China Daily] Making fur snowboards is a traditional craft in Meilifeng village. This ancient handicraft is not only a practical tool, but also an important part of the local ...

Azamat Adalbek (right) and his father Adalibek Halengbek take fur snowboards to ride horses on a snowfield in Meilifeng village in Altay prefecture of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China ...

Kindergartners who are 5- and 6-year-old beginning readers need to read nonfiction books as well as fiction books. They'll ...