Human navigation turns out to be less like following a static map and more like tuning a control knob inside the brain. New ...

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Which way does your front door face? Which direction is your school? The library? Your best friend's house? Being able to visualize directions adds ...

If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Technically, any analog watch can be used as a compass if you know what you’re doing. Assuming you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, all you ...

A fair number of boats we test today don’t have compasses, a shortcoming that many boaters consider a nautical no-no. A compass ensures safe navigation, even when a boat is equipped with a GPS.

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