How does a magnetic compass work? Well, it’s all down to basic physics and human ingenuity. The key component of a standard baseplate compass is its magnetized needle, which is allowed to spin freely ...

IMPORTANT SKILL OF AN INTERVIEWER IS TO LISTEN, BECAUSE OFTEN THE MOST INTRIGUING PART OF A STORY COMES FROM A COMMENT THAT TAKES YOU IN A DIRECTION YOU WEREN’T EXPECTING. THAT WAS TRUE OF A VISIT TO ...

Our sense of direction is essential to our ability to navigate the world around us. It acts as the brain's internal compass to help us find our way and, just as importantly, to prompt us to change ...

How often do you get in the car and proceed to the route using the standard issue manufacturer’s mapping program or smartphone app? Do you ever question whether those directions are the best route to ...

In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

Nocturnal insects may use both the Earth’s magnetic field and visual cues to guide their migratory flight behaviours, according to recent findings.