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In a nutshell Polar bear fur repels ice thanks to a specialized hair grease (sebum) that gives them ice adhesion strength comparable to high-tech synthetic materials, making it extremely difficult for ...

Sparsely populated and largely impassable, areas within the Arctic Circle are nevertheless becoming one of the most important ...

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

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 ...

Researchers from the University of Toronto have established a direct link between the population decline in polar bears ...

Scientist recently discovered that natural grease on polar bear fur allows them to glide across the ice, rather than getting ...

DocumentaryPolar bears swim in icy waters, roll around in snow and slide down hills... all in subzero conditions.But whether swimming or sliding, their fur remains ice-free.Now a team of international ...

This prolonged fasting drains polar bears’ energy reserves, reducing their ability to reproduce and raise cubs. Without ...

Anti-icing materials could be developed following a study of polar bear fur and its ability to remain ice-free.

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