It has long been known that birds, and even humans, use celestial cues to navigate vast distances. Now, tiny nocturnal Australian insects have been found to use stars as a guiding compass during their ...

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 ...

May 7—You can read maps for years and not see all the information they have to offer. I should know. As a hiker, I rely on maps to help me confidently explore trails. As I've huffed and puffed uphill, ...

A compass that relies on polarised light can use the sun to tell where magnetic north is, even when it is cloudy. It is based on how some insects navigate and could be used when conventional magnetic ...