The wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the migrant crisis continued, and demonstrations became ever more violent. But there were also incredible moments of sporting glory and light relief. Photographers rec ...

Enjoy a deadly twist on Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century classic book Little Women, meet a bunch of scientists who can turn ...

These Maryland winter festivals prove cold weather can be so much better when paired with hot food, sweet treats, and ...

Polar bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, but experts say that shrinking sea ice is pushing them to approach inhabited ...

Braving icy waters, 1,300 participants raised funds at the 23rd Polar Bear Challenge, supporting wishes for Idaho children ...

Money raised through the Polar Bear Plunge helps grant wishes for kids in Idaho battling serious or terminal illnesses.

When scientists in Canada came across a female polar bear with two cubs in the fall, they made an unusual discovery: One of the young was not her own offspring but instead a rare documented example of ...

Bear X33991 leading her two cubs along the ice. Dave Sandford / Discover Churchill (Wildlife Photographer, Guide, and Polar Bears International Photo Ambassador) Get the Popular Science daily ...

The polar bear is the largest in the world, and it is one of the top predators in the Arctic region, representing a powerful symbol of the strength and endurance of the Arctic. They are generally ...

This is an extremely rare occurrence, researchers said — only 13 instances of the act have occurred in a group of 4,600 polar bears recorded over the last 45 years Researcher Evan Richardson said, "It ...

A mother polar bear has made the decision to adopt - a move that scientists say is extremely rare - and the new family was caught on video. Researchers had tagged the five-year-old mother, also known ...