That secret? Greasy hair. After some polar sleuthing, which involved scrutiny of hair collected from six polar bears in the wild, the scientists homed in on the hair “sebum” (or grease ...
You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...
After collecting hair from six polar bears in the wild, scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the all-important protectant. Picture: Jenny E Ross. An international team of ...
An international team of scientists have found that sebum, or the grease that coats hair, is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing climates.
Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.
That secret? Greasy hair. After some polar sleuthing, which involved scrutiny of hair collected from six polar bears in the wild, the scientists homed in on the hair "sebum" (or grease ...
You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from our hair glands. In humans, sebum helps protect your skin from ...
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