This experiment showed that the ice adhesion of unwashed polar bear fur is exceptionally low. While the often-accepted ...

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A study in the journal Science Advances reveals how polar bears manage to get wet in the cold without their fur freezing.

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Polar bear fur contains a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation Study finds washed fur loses its ice-resistant properties, confirming the Discovery could lead to sustainable anti-icing coatings ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the same ...

New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing. Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze Nano-physicist Bodil ...

A new study reveals how polar bears manage to get wet in the cold without freezing. This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. "I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the ...