Anti-icing materials could be developed following a study of polar bear fur and its ability to remain ice-free.

The black skin readily absorbs sunlight to keep ... Normally, polar bears look white. That's because their fur is scattering sunlight, which is also white. But on a cloudy day, the bears can ...

Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to ...