Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field generated by electric currents from within the planet. Compasses take advantage of this field to identify north and serve as a navigational aid. But one social ...
This video explains how compasses use Earth’s magnetic field to point north, breaking down the science behind one of humanity’s oldest and most reliable navigation tools.
Nocturnal insects may use both the Earth’s magnetic field and visual cues to guide their migratory flight behaviours, according to recent findings.
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