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

Sea turtles are capable of creating GPS-like magnetic maps to guide them back to foraging grounds, and they do a little dance when they recognize those spots ...

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.

Do magnets damage your credit cards, potentially causing payment issues? Here's what to know about about magnetic risks and how new EMV chip technology protects against demagnetization.

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.