In the days since GPS was invented, many of us have lost the skill of navigating by a good old compass and map. As a family ...

Fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even a few mammals rely on magnetoreception for navigation. But the exact mechanism ...

Getting lost during a hike sounds like a nightmare for most people. Not only can it totally ruin your trip, but depending on ...

Losing GPS would mean losing a lot more than Google Maps. The technology is integrated into everything from lights that turn ...

When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it's snowing so hard that the reindeer can't see the way.

When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so ...

Alex Roddie takes a look at seven of the best hiking apps to help you find your way in the mountains as an additional ...

Each year, Olive Ridley sea turtles travel thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, only to arrive ...

The movement of the magnetic North Pole is the result of the Earth having an active core. The inner core, starting about 3,200 miles below your feet, is solid and under such immense pressure that it ...

Maryland unveils Community Business Compass with data tools and $10M in funding to boost child care and fresh food access.

Scott Brame explains the difference between magnetic north and true north, as Santa and people all over the world prepare to travel.

Rescuers have advised adventurers heading to the hills this winter to pack wisely and equip themselves to handle 'unexpected situations'.