The turtles rely on Earth’s magnetic field to help them navigate in two ways. A magnetic map aids with location tracking, and a magnetic compass orients them in the right direction.

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

The magnetic compass is a great example — a magnetized needle, a bit of cork, and a bowl of water are all you need to start navigating the globe.

For qualitative operation of the ship's autopilot with application of magnetic compass in its circuit it is required to reduce dynamic errors of the compass. The report analyzes and evaluates the ...

The newly discovered type of magnetic material could improve existing tech, including making better and faster hard drives.

Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find your way home. Little magnetic needles have been pointing the way for explorers ...

Learn about the difference between true north vs. magnetic north and how to use magnetic north for navigation purposes.