Preventing ice buildup in extreme temperatures has long vexed industries from aviation to energy, but a new study suggests ...

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

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease largely removed it performed similarly to human hair, to which ice sticks ...

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

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

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

A new study reveals how polar bears manage to get wet in the cold without freezing.