A parliamentary report has called on for a second icebreaking vessel and more reliable funding for Antarctic research.

Polar bears are among the planet's most iconic symbols of cold climate adaptation. They boast a thick layer of blubber, ...

Harpy eagles are one of the world's most powerful eagles, which can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

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

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

Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur makes it ...

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

Polar Bears Are Changing Their Diets Polar bears, the iconic arctic giants, are being driven to make significant dietary changes as a response to climate change. Traditionally reliant on seals hunted ...

bearded seals and ivory gulls. "These findings underscore the urgency of reducing warming to ensure stable projections for the LIA and for critical Arctic habitats," said Madeleine Fol ...

A blizzard whips the Danish, Greenlandic and Faroe Islands flags above the Joint Arctic Command headquarters overlooking the harbor of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The small military outpost ...