Bill Oswald of Muhlenberg Township with his sons Graham, 10, left, and Vaughn, 13, took the plunge for the first time during the YMCA of Reading and Berks County’s 19th annual Marsh Madness Polar ...

Laura Klitsch of Robesonis, Destiny Lason of Denver and Amy Lerario of Shillington take the plunge as leprechauns during the YMCA of Reading and Berks County’s 19th annual Marsh Madness Polar ...

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According to the group’s findings, which have been published in Science Advances, the key lies in polar bear’s sebum—a natural skin oil secreted from glands beneath their fur. This oily ...

Tyler Aldin, a volunteer with Free Spirit Siberian Rescue, rides a rig pulled by huskies Saturday during the Chicago Park District’s Polar Adventure Day at Big Marsh Park. There wasn’t enough ...

Applying each group’s research strengths, the team demonstrated that the oils in polar bear fur contained a unique fatty acid profile that lent the hair its ice-resistant properties. The study, ...

Entries are open now through Friday, March 28 at 11:59 pm PST and can be submitted through the Friends of Big Bear Valley website. The Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest Cam broadcasts 24/7 thanks to ...

MARCH 29... is the 2025 date for the plunge and registration is open for the event, a gleeful gathering that is all about "freezin' for a reason!" It isn't all about ...

A cold shower can range from 50 to 60 degrees (cold tap water is ~55°F, may be slightly colder in the winter), a polar plunge in icy water can reach temperatures just above freezing 35–40°F ...