New research reveals that polar bears use more than just thick fur to survive the Arctic—they also have a natural oil that ...

Polar bears thrive in the harsh Arctic due to unique adaptations. Scientists discovered their greasy fur prevents ice from ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

It's a term you hear every couple of winters, when we get stuck in the coldest of cold patterns – polar vortex. But what exactly is it and how does it impact our weather? The polar vortex is ...