Arctic ice approaches historic low, impacting habitat for polar bears
At the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers, and ...
The Ultimate Ice Hack: Polar Bear Fur’s Game-Changing Chemistry
Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...
Polar bears in Canada are on the edge of extinction. Here's what's being done to protect them.
Just on the edge of the western Hudson Bay lies the small town of Churchill, Manitoba. Here, the sea meets the boreal forest under the rippling northern lights. Farther to the north, the trees stop ...
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Hair Oils Prevent Polar Bear Fur from Freezing Up
Researchers found compounds produced in polar bear skin that were as ice resistant as PFAS, offering potential novel ...
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Detroit Zoo welcomes new new polar bear to Arctic Ring of Life
The Detroit Zoo has a new resident in its Arctic Ring of Life as Haley, a 22-year-old polar bear, recently arrived from the ...