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

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

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

Vancouver loves a good hot/cold cycle whether it’s swapping the slopes for the hot tub or pretending the ocean isn’t freezing during the annual Polar Bear Swim. Enter Kolm Kontrast, a newly opened ...

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine. The Gulf Coast states are still ...

Are you preparing for CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your ...

One is the polar vortex, a spinning band of strong, cold wind that is normally confined to 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole. The polar vortex picks up strength during the winter and tends to ...

The unseasonable chill that has swept through the eastern half of the US defies last year's mild winters and the South's ...

Forecasters expect the icy Arctic blast to slowly ease its grip on the Berkshires over the next five days, with daytime highs ...

which causes a powerful jet stream to emerge in the stratosphere and blow the cold air from west to east. This strong ...

Temperatures started to drop over the weekend and Flisfeder says people should be prepared for a prolonged period of very cold temperatures as a polar vortex settles over the area. He said a ...