This experiment showed that the ice adhesion of unwashed polar bear fur is exceptionally low. While the often-accepted threshold for “icephobicity” is around 100 kPa, the unwashed fur measured as ...

THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YOU RAISE AND DONATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE ACCOUNT FOR OVER 40% OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND, HELPING ATHLETES PLAY WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY.

People plunge into freezing Lake Michigan during Chicago Polar Bear Club 24th annual Polar Plunge event at Oak Street Beach on Jan. 25, 2025. The event was sold out after selling 1,000 tickets.

JACKSON, MI -- Despite the frigid temperatures, 475 volunteers jumped into Clark Lake on Saturday for the annual polar plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics Michigan. Hosted by Law ...

The plunge was a benefit for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s special needs swim lesson programs, helping the city offer free or reduced prices to families in need. Here’s a ...

MAINE (WGME) --It has been a frigid week, all due to the polar vortex. You may have heard our Weather Authority mention the polar vortex several times, especially this week. The polar vortex is a ...

Keim says this blast of cold air likely came from the Arctic as part of the “polar vortex.” The “polar vortex” is an area of cold air and low pressure that always exists around the Earth ...

A multitude of factors are at play when it comes to fostering growth in non-alcoholic spirits – from price and availability, both on- and off-premise, to branding and the increasing consumer interest ...

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

Canada’s newest $1 coin, featuring an adorable polar bear cub, will delight collectors and nature lovers alike. The Royal Canadian Mint is selling a 2025 Baby Gift Card set. The set includes five ...

Jan. 22 (UPI) --A British woman donned a polar bear costume to run a frigid Norwegian marathon and break a world record with her time of 4 hours, 58 minutes and 29 seconds. Gill Punt, 54 ...