This cold blast could be relatively short-lived, with a return to more typical wintry temperatures by later in December.

A glimpse into the lives of the MOSAiC mission’s polar bear guards—and the powerful predators they watch for. Working with polar bears "isn't about what you do when you have a bad encounter," says ...

The Canadian town of Churchill has already had more than four times as many polar bear visitors this year compared with the same time last year, and many more could soon be on the way. When you ...

The Ignite 3 looks like a sleek, modern smartwatch but acts like a tracker from five years ago. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a ...

Polar bear’s scientific name, Ursus maritimus, means “sea bear” in Latin. Polar bears are called Nanuuq by Eskimos. Other names they are known by include ice bear and isbj. Polar bears are one of the ...

You might remember in science class learning about hibernation – a time when certain animals "sleep" for long periods during the winter. In reality, hibernation is much more complex than that. Are ...

A Polar vortex has covered the Philadelphia region under a canopy of frigid temperatures, but many people may not realize what a Polar vortex actually is, and the dangers — like frostbite — such ...

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Researchers found up to 10% less genetic diversity in the last 20 years. The outlook for the survival of polar bears appears precarious as scientists learn more about factors induced by climate change ...

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A polar bear near the coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard Islands, Norway.Credit...Peter Barritt/Superstock, via Alamy Supported by By Henry Fountain Polar bears could become nearly extinct by the end of ...