U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to ...

Polar bears might be greasier than widely believed. The bears’ greasy fur is the secret to the popular species’ survival in ...

Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the ...

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

Polar bears in Western Hudson Bay have seen their population nearly halved over the last several decades, largely due to dwindling sea ice and limited hunting opportunities, according to the findings ...

MORE: Prolonged ice-free periods putting Hudson Bay polar bear population at risk of extinction: Study The melting of the sea ice has shortened the polar bears' feeding season, which has resulted ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

A candidate for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives says he won’t apologize for making a joke about tackling ...

Polar bear fur's natural ability to resist ice formation could pave the way for safer, more sustainable solutions to prevent ice buildup across ...

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. The fundraising event, in which individuals pledge $100 or more ...