New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant ...

Scientists have found that sebum is what allows polar bears to stay insulated and thrive in some of Earth’s most punishing ...

According to a recent study published in Science Advances, a greasy hair day keeps the ice away — for polar bears, that is. After examining polar bear fur, an international research team identified ...

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay this weekend marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. Check out photos from the cold event.

From the NAACP MLK Day March and Program, the Copperas Cove Polar Bear 5K and Plunge, Chili Classic at the Courses of Clear Creek, to Neon Fun and Creative Night, there’s something for everyone.

no matter their ability level.The Polar Bear Plunge festivities started Wednesday with the kids in an event so popular it has become a two-day affair. The Cool Schools Plunge took place from Jan ...

During these times, it's referred to as a polar night. The opposite, polar day, occurs when there is 24-hour daylight. A polar day is when the sun does not set and stays above the horizon for an ...

The most notable event of the weekend, the Polar Bear Plunge, had a record number of 4416 people running into the Atlantic ...

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations ... 0 Polar bears don’t have to worry about skipping a wash day. The sebum, or natural oil, on the mammals’ fur helps ...