Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. The fundraising event, in which individuals pledge $100 or more ...

Jim Schmutz, president and CEO of Special Olympics Maryland, says it's ideal weather for Super Plungers to jumpstart the Polar Bear Plunge. It's your time to give! Call 410-261-2300 or go to ...

Special Olympics Maryland works to provide sports opportunities for athletes, no matter their ability level.The Polar Bear Plunge festivities started Wednesday with the kids in an event so popular ...

Meteorologist Alena Lee looks at past weather records for the Polar Bear Plunge, and then previews Saturday's weather forecast.

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The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today ...

Nature is full of surprises, and occasionally, we come across moments that leave us in awe. In a recent video that has captured the hearts of many, a polar bear seems to be seeking assistance, ...

They then compared the performance of polar bear hair with human hair and two human-made ski skins. A polar bear’s insulating fur shown under infrared heat imaging taken with a FLIR E75 24o ...

There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...

If your kids are old enough to read subtitles, then they're ready to be introduced to some of our favorite international films, from anime classics (some of which have dubs available) to masterpieces ...