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 ...

Just as the ancient Minoans of Crete used the stars for maritime navigation, birds today migrate with the help of Earth’s magnetic field. ⇨ Love animals and science as much as we do? Join Pop Mech Pro ...

Migratory bats use a magnetic sense to navigate long distances, calibrating their internal compass based on the position of the setting sun each evening. Many animals may use Earth’s magnetic field ...