Polar bears have developed a unique lipid composition that allows them to naturally repel ice, preventing dangerous ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to a report that a momma bear had apparently been hit by a car and was found with its cub lying in an apartment parking lot in Truckee.

MARCH 29... is the 2025 date for the plunge and registration is open for the event, a gleeful gathering that is all about "freezin' for a reason!" It isn't all about ...

“The Arctic’s warming two to four times faster than the rest of the world, humans are expanding into areas that might be important for polar bear denning, and we know they’re sensitive to disturbance ...

Nature is full of surprises, and occasionally, we come across moments that leave us in awe. In a recent video that has captured the hearts of many, a polar bear seems to be seeking assistance, ...

Additionally, we derive log-likelihood ratio (LLR) expressions and calculate the capacities of both the index and modulated layers to strategically guide the design of the DLC-PCM scheme. Simulation ...

A cold shower can range from 50 to 60 degrees (cold tap water is ~55°F, may be slightly colder in the winter), a polar plunge in icy water can reach temperatures just above freezing 35–40°F ...

The 32nd annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights drew 7,500 polar plungers who walked, ran or briefly submerged into the Atlantic Ocean, officials said.

According to the group’s findings, which have been published in Science Advances, the key lies in polar bear’s sebum—a natural skin oil secreted from glands beneath their fur. This oily ...

Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL have announced they will close their joint venture Polar Air Cargo after 17 years of operations. The companies have decided that Polar Air Cargo is no longer a strategic ...

Over 7,500 participants braved the frigid Atlantic for the Jersey Shore's largest Polar Bear Plunge. The event has become the largest fundraiser for Special Olympics New Jersey, with all proceeds ...

It reminded me of a Tom Cruise movie. With a balmy air temperature of 32 degrees, it was a relief compared to past Polar Bear Plunge’s 10-degree and 20-degree temperatures. The spectators came ...