For decades, scientists have known that migratory birds use Earth’s geomagnetic field—along with light, stars, and other cues—to guide them on remarkably long journeys. But it is unclear just how ...
Cattle and deer grazing in fields tend to align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, suggesting that the animals may have a built-in magnetic compass. A new study shows that animals in these ...
Immune cells packed with iron act as an "internal compass" — helping the birds detect the Earth's magnetic field.
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