New research by BYU biology professor Blaine Griffen finds an increase in swimming could have a catastrophic impact on polar bear populations. Melting Arctic ice is forcing polar bears to swim more than ever to find food. New BYU research: http://bit.ly/BYUNews_013118. | BYU

Riding through Canadian polar bear country in a Tundra Buggy — essentially a monster truck that keeps riders safely distanced from wildlife — a BYU engineering capstone team scoured the landscape with sharp eyes. When they finally spotted their first polar bear of the day, they ecstatically sent its GPS coordinates to the helicopter above. (The polar bear, enjoying a nap, remained unmoved by the sight of them.) Polar Bears International, which is committed to ensuring polar bears' survival, spon