Some inventions are so simple that it’s hard to improve them. The magnetic compass is a great example — a magnetized needle, a bit of cork, and a bowl of water are all you need to start navigating the ...

Like most old skills, there's something deeply satisfying about getting where you want to go with the humble compass. I ...

Bats use a magnetic compass to navigate over long distances and locate their home roosts, according to a groundbreaking report by University biologists that opens new avenues for research into how ...