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

Comparing fur samples collected from animals in Svalbard, Norway, an international team of researchers first identified that ...

Ice-repelling properties of polar bear fur sebum offer sustainable solutions for preventing ice buildup on infrastructure.

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

In contrast, when the polar bear fur was washed and the grease largely removed it performed ... said the sebum could help humans to develop anti-icing coats that could replace toxic “forever chemicals ...

In contrast, when the polar bear fur was washed and the grease largely ... said the sebum could help humans to develop anti-icing coats that could replace toxic “forever chemicals” like ...

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl LIX victory in style on Friday, but one player stole the show with his ...

The Inuit people prepare clothes using polar bear fur with its sebum coating intact ... or the grease that coats hair, is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth ...