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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An international team of researchers led by Lancaster University has discovered a highly efficient mechanism for shaking ...

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 ...

Compass Diversified Holdings has continued its strategic buying philosophy with the purchase of a century-old Rochester, N.Y., company whose product line includes the manufacture of rare -earth ...

Cutting a bar magnet in half won't get rid of its poles. It'll just produce two magnets, each with a north pole that will be attracted to the other magnet's south pole, and vice versa. It's this ...

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

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In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

One of the best new features on Apple Watch Series 5 may not work well — or at all — depending on what type of band wear with your watch. Like all compasses, the Apple Watch Series 5 compass is ...