Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

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

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

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

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Winter 2024/25 has been rough with several days of snow, long durations of extreme cold, and bitter wind chills. While the risks for humans has been high this season ,with frostbite ...

As both find themselves making global headlines and facing scathing backlash online in this week, some would think the pair could find solace in each other amid their woes.

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January has brought sightings of a unique phenomenon called ‘hair ice’ to parts of Western Washington. One of those places is Vashon Island. Maria Metler is the co-executive director and education ...

The streak ended just one day shy of tying the current record of 160 days without measurable rain in Phoenix, a record set in ...