Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...

Researchers found compounds produced in polar bear skin that were as ice resistant as PFAS, offering potential novel ...

Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps them survive the harsh Arctic weather by making it hard for ice to stick to them, ...

Have you ever wondered why a polar bear’s fur doesn’t freeze? CNN’s Randi Kaye examines new research highlighting the benefits of their greasy fur and how it could be applied to future anti-icing ...

Polar bears on ice in Northern Canada. Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that polar bears are invisible in ...

Patience: A polar bear still-hunting on the sea ice of Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada. (Courtesy: Jenny E Ross) In the teeth of the Arctic winter, polar-bear fur always remains free of ice – but how?

Kieran McIver / Polar Bears International) Polar bears' greasy fur oil helps them repel ice, researchers say — and it may hold the key to helping humanity ditch harmful forever chemicals.

Infrared cameras, which detect heat, couldn’t see polar bears, suggesting that their fur was extremely cold. This raised a fascinating question with the professor: If polar bears’ fur stays ...

Kieran McIver / Polar Bears International) Polar bears' greasy fur oil helps them repel ice, researchers say — and it may hold the key to helping humanity ditch harmful forever chemicals. So-called ...