Teddy bears have been a childhood fixture for generations. While most are nothing more than a simple stuffed animal, others ...

Polar bears spend their days jumping from ice into water. So if they get all wet, why doesn't their fur freeze? Well, a recent study in the journal Science Advances investigated that very question, ...

Polar bears have a thick layer of fat below two layers of fur that help trap their internal body heat. According to Polar Bears International, these layers keep them so warm that adult males can ...

Teddy bears are having a moment — and not just with kids. This year, cozy nostalgia is driving some of the biggest holiday ...

Growing up, stuffed animals kept us company. When storytime was too intense or bedtime was too scary, the friendly face of a favorite stuffed animal could bring feelings of safety and comfort. Using ...

Nano-physicist Bodil Holst's interest in polar bear fur began while she was watching a German quiz show. “I learned that polar bears are invisible in infrared cameras, meaning their fur has the same ...