Nocturnal bull ants use polarised moonlight to navigate during foraging, a unique adaptation in the animal kingdom.

This map and an internal magnetic ‘compass’ rely on distinct mechanisms, implying that turtles have two magnetic senses. We developed a magnetic-coil system that could replicate the magnetic ...

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A magnetic map aids with location tracking, and a magnetic compass orients them in the right direction. Now, a new study has shown loggerheads actually memorize magnetic fields to help them find ...

The magnetic north pole has shifted over 400 km from Canada towards Russia in the past century due to changes in Earth's molten core. Scientists use the World Magnetic Model to monitor this ...

In a less existential way, the magnetic field is also vital for navigation—just get lost in the backcountry with only a compass to guide you, and you’ll quickly understand its importance.

Scientists released an update to a model that maps the ever-moving pole and has significant implications for navigation systems Ella Jeffries Staff Contributor The magnetic north pole, distinct ...

What’s more, Webb used its Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) instrument to observe glowing interstellar gas and dust illuminated ...

Companies and collectors alike love to brag about their anti-magnetic watches and how many gauss they can withstand. If you’ve wondered what that means and why it’s a big deal, you’re surely not alone ...

Compass Technology Group (CTG) is thrilled to introduce its latest advancement: the UHF Lens System, a revolutionary tool ...

Compass Technology Group (CTG), a leader in innovative electromagnetic measurement solutions, is proud to announce the ...

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