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Researchers in China believe some nocturnally migrating insects, including highly destructive and invasive moths, use both ...

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Nocturnal insects may use both Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to guide their migratory flight behaviors, according to recent findings. The research, published in eLife, presents compelling ...

Deep in lakes and muddy sediments, certain bacteria navigate using an internal compass made of iron crystals. For decades, scientists have known these microbes align with Earth’s magnetic field – but ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department is now investigating after a person was found dead. According to reports, at about 3:40 p.m. on February 24, officers were called to ...

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The world of bird migration remains one of nature’s most astounding mysteries. Every year, billions of birds embark on journeys spanning thousands of miles, navigating with precision that would ...

It may be possible to keep space exploration missions running longer and avoid spacecraft colliding with each other using a technique that harnesses magnetic fields to move satellites. Currently, most ...

Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate creates a brokerage giant, raising concerns for major real estate portals. Analysts expect increased competition, more private listings and potential ...

Using a magnetic compass to calculate the current in a wire. Learn how magnetic fields, compass deflection, and basic electromagnetism principles connect in a practical physics experiment.