There he found the spot where his compass dipped almost vertically — indicating the magnetic north pole, also known as the magnetic dip pole. The magnetic pole was last visited in person in 2007 ...

A stunning yacht built right here in Cornwall is being shown off in America. The pioneering new 35m expedition-style motor ...

The needle will turn and then come to a complete stop. It will be facing magnetic north. You can check this by placing the compass next to the bowl. The needle is being affected by the Earth’s ...

This map and an internal magnetic ‘compass’ rely on distinct mechanisms, implying that turtles have two magnetic senses. We developed a magnetic-coil system that could replicate the magnetic ...