Long Islanders in onesies and bikinis took a dip in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Long Beach on Sunday.

Founded in 1882, Polar Beverages has remained in the same family, now run by the fifth generation of the Crowley family. It's ...

A remote community on the icy shores of Canada's Hudson Bay is struggling to maintain its polar bear population that drives ...

Polar bears are very beautiful, powerful creatures. But did you also know that they are incredibly playful? They just love to ...

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

Discover the amazing properties of polar bear fur that repel ice and prevent ice buildup. Learn how their specialized hair ...

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

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

The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to ...

Feb. 8, Athens residents gathered in costumes along the sandy shore of Lake Chapman at Sandy Creek Park. A man dressed as ...

The chilling waters of the Susquehanna River worked its magic on Paula Snyder in 2023. Snyder, 74, of Lewisburg, said she is participating in the 21st Annual Lewisburg Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday ...

You have something in common with polar bears. Polar bears and humans produce sebum. It's an oily substance that comes from ...