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

U of T Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson ...

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have directly linked population decline in polar bears living in Western Hudson Bay to shrinking sea ice caused by climate change.

What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the Animals Thriving in Earth's Polar ...

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

Watch as this mother polar bear teaches her cubs the skills needed to survive in the wild. The cubs can be seen swimming ...

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

Herald file photo. After earning a road split last weekend in Notre Dame, the Prince Albert Northern Bears are looking forward to getting on home ice this weekend for the first time since the holiday ...

Melting ice sheets are often considered synonymous with climate change in the media, with evocative images of lone polar bears floating on ever-shrinking rafts of ice. While impacts such as sea ...

While it might seem tempting to venture out into nature's crisp winter air for some outdoor fun, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) warns that “No Ice is Safe Ice” when it comes ...

Minnesotans are used to seeing ice shanty “villages” this time of year. Those who glance out onto the frozen St. Croix River may not realize that what they’re looking at may be something ...