A polar bear's insulating fur shown under infrared heat imaging taken with a FLIR E75 24o (FLIR Systems OÜ, Estonia) Svalbard Archipelago, Norway.

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind ...

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

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

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

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

Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your little ones entertained while teaching them about one of the most fascinating creatures of the ... Read more ...

Join the Port Austin Winter Carnival for a weekend of fun activities, including ice skating, broomball, and a Winter Market.

Friday, Jan. 24, Welcome Home Party; 10-11:30 a.m. Beyond the Front Door and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour of Homes, Saturday, Jan. 25. $175 Welcome Home Party, $60 Beyond the Front Door and $50 Tour of Homes.

The National Western Stock Show wraps up its 119th edition while Colorado hosts the X Games, 'Back to the Future: The Musical ...

Sloths are so slow that moss and fungi can grow on their fur! They move at an average speed of 0.17 miles per hour. This leisurely pace conserves energy as their diet is low in calories. Sloths have ...

Winter days can be cold and dreary, but they also offer a great chance for kids to get creative indoors. Drawing is a fun ...