How does a magnetic compass work? Well, it’s all down to basic physics and human ingenuity. The key component of a standard baseplate compass is its magnetized needle, which is allowed to spin freely ...
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How ships find true north without a magnetic compass
Magnetic compasses can be fooled by steel hulls and shifting magnetic poles, so ships turn to gyroscopes instead. This video ...
New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...
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