Here's how to make a magnetic compass that points north using the amazing invisible force of magnetism. And there are only a few things that we need:A long large needle, a piece of cork carefully ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. 1) Place the needle on the surface of your bar magnet (in the same direction as your ...

A compass made of light promises to be more sensitive than anything in a Boy Scout’s wildest dreams. A light beam shot through a blob of rubidium atoms can directly and reliably measure the size and ...

So you're lost in the wilderness, and you don't have anything on you except your trusty cellphone. Weblog the Art of Manliness shows us everything you can make with its guts, including a compass to ...

The remarkable abilities of birds to navigate using Earth's minute magnetic field are now widely believed to depend on a biological quantum compass. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on ...

They may not be on most people's list of most attractive species, but bats definitely have animal magnetism. Researchers have discovered that bats use a magnetic substance in their body called ...