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

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

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

“Unwashed, greasy hair made it much harder for ice to stick. In contrast, when the polar bear hair was washed and the grease ...

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

Polar bear fur resists ice because of a natural greasy coating called sebum. This helps them move quietly while hunting.

In addition to the structural explanations, these interesting discoveries also help us better understand hunting behaviours – both of polar bears and of native Inuit populations. Prof.

In addition to the structural explanations, these interesting discoveries also help us better understand hunting behaviors—both of polar bears and of native Inuit populations. Prof. Bodil Holst ...

Unique lipids in polar bear sebum prevent ice accumulation, paving the way for eco-friendly anti-icing materials.