See a new map of the universe’s magnetic fields – the largest and most detailed ever made

Magnetic fields are a fundamental part of the universe. They govern how small particles – the building blocks of planets, ...
Nature

Has the mysterious ‘compass’ organ of birds been found at last?

Pigeons can sense Earth’s magnetic field by detecting tiny electric currents in their inner ears, a team of researchers suggests. Such an inner compass could help to explain how certain animals can ...

How pigeons exploit magnetic fields for navigation

Scientists have long known that migrating birds and homing pigeons navigate in part by sensing the Earth’s magnetic fields, ...
Phys.org

Using a cellphone compass to measure tiny concentrations of compounds important for human health

Nearly every modern cellphone has a built-in compass, or magnetometer, that detects the direction of Earth's magnetic field, providing critical information for navigation. Now a team of researchers at ...

How do pigeons sense Earth's magnetic field? Scientists say they’ve solved the mystery.

Many members of the animal kingdom can detect the subtle undulations of Earth’s magnetic field. Relying on a hidden ...
New Scientist

Migratory birds can use Earth's magnetic field like a GPS

Many migratory birds use Earth’s magnetic field as a compass, but some can also use information from that field to determine more or less where they are on a mental map. Eurasian reed warblers ...