New research reveals how the invasive fall armyworm uses a combination of the Earth's magnetic field and visual cues to navigate during night-time migration.
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How does a compass find true direction?

This video explains how compasses use Earth’s magnetic field to point north, breaking down the science behind one of humanity’s oldest and most reliable navigation tools.
Just as the ancient Minoans of Crete used the stars for maritime navigation, birds today migrate with the help of Earth’s magnetic field. ⇨ Love animals and science as much as we do? Join Pop Mech Pro ...
A study suggests that the integration of geomagnetic and visual cues help some of the world’s most invasive moth species orient themselves during their seasonal migration.