But this illustration reflects a misunderstanding of the basic mechanics of a compass. The needle isn't pointing to the north pole itself, it's aligning with the magnetic field lines that run to ...

Monarch butterflies use a magnetic compass to migrate, researchers found Obama stands by US intelligence on Russia's interference in the 2016 election, which the Trump administration claims was ...

We may have a clearer understanding of the physics that drive avian migration patterns.; Scientific American recently explained how birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to guide their migration ...

Scientists have shown that tiny crystals found inside bacteria provide a magnetic compass to help them navigate through sediment to find the best food, in research out today.

The magnetic sense: Why powerlines confuse the internal compass of migrating birds. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 07 / 120710120229.htm ...

The team hasn’t yet tried to remove the MagR protein from an animal like a fruit fly to see if it loses its magnetic sense, but Xie believes the proteins work the same way in a living animal.

Monarch butterflies navigate to Mexico with an internal magnetic compass, scientists say June 25, 2014 More than 10 years ago Monarch butterflies use the sun to help steer them on their migrations.