Researchers say the findings, the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal, offer a "glimmer of hope" for the Arctic species, which is facing possible extinction ...

Polar bears are running out of ice and out of time, yet inside their cells something remarkable is happening. As the Arctic ...

If you had to guess which bear is more dangerous — the polar bear or the grizzly — what would your answer be? As climate ...

New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments.  The study by scientists at ...

Researchers say some populations are activating “jumping genes” to survive rising temperatures. It’s both hopeful and ...

A subgroup of polar bears in southeastern Greenland is modifying its DNA to survive as its habitat warms. According to a study from ...

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The seven companies will be required to map out the locations of polar bear dens, train their employees about the bears' habits and take other measures to minimize clashes with them. In exchange, the ...