Knowing how to use a compass, along with a topographical map of the area, means you can navigate those remote locations with confidence. It also opens up the world of orienteering, the sport of ...

Whether it’s a lack of connectivity, or the dreaded dead battery, things can get hairy when the electronics aren’t working ...

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 ...

No matter if it's fishing, hiking or hunting, many opt to use use a cell phone to navigate, but that approach can be a double-edged sword.

The Nature paper 'Bogong moths use a stellar compass for long-distance navigation at night' is authored by researchers from Europe, the UK, China, Australia, Canada and Australia.

Scientists have long believed that these birds use a 'map-and-compass' system: they first determine their location using a 'map' and then use a 'compass' to orient themselves in the correct direction.