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Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears’ attention

by Jackie Northam November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

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Why polar bear fur doesn’t freeze

by Jonathan Lambert February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing

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