Pigeons may sense Earth's magnetic field using special cells in the inner ear. This discovery explains how they navigate long distances.

New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...

There are several reasons you need a compass if you’re serious about outdoor adventure. Let me take you through part my Mountain Leader assessment to give you a flavour of a couple. One of the ...

I like navigating via paper maps. I know that makes me sound old school. But there are actually still a lot of places out there without cell phone service, and those are usually some of the most fun ...

Migratory birds are known for their ability to traverse thousands of kilometres to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. Research found that these birds, in this case, Eurasian reed warblers ...