A genomic study may have revealed how Greenland sharks live for centuries and yet rarely get cancer. These sharks (Somniosus microcephalus) are slow-moving dwellers of the deep that can reach more ...

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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 ...

WASHINGTON—The polar vortex hit its peak across much of America on February 19, with an icy grip that made Arctic Greenland seem like a toasty vacation spot in comparison. Even Mars has been ...

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 ...

The show, which will air at 10 a.m. Saturday on NBC, will highlight what makes the bears and their habitat unique and how people can contribute to polar bear conservation efforts, among other topics.

Churchill, Canada — Here on the edge of the Arctic in northern Canada, the annual migration of polar bears draws tourists, photographers and scientists like Geoff York. Buggies traverse the ...

0:35 International Polar Bear Day at Assiniboine Park Zoo Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo already has a heavy focus on polar bears, thanks to the acclaimed ‘Journey To Churchill’ exhibit ...

The polar vortex hit its peak across much of America on Wednesday, with an icy grip that made Arctic Greenland seem like a toasty vacation spot in comparison. Even Mars has been warmer than North ...

WASHINGTON — The polar vortex hit its peak across much of America on Wednesday, with an icy grip that made Arctic Greenland seem like a toasty vacation spot in comparison. Even Mars has been ...