How does a magnetic compass work? Well, it’s all down to basic physics and human ingenuity. The key component of a standard baseplate compass is its magnetized needle, which is allowed to spin freely ...

North isn't quite where it used to be. Earth's north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast in the last few decades that scientists say that past estimates are no longer accurate enough for precise ...

Santa Claus isn't the only one who can get to the North Pole. It might be a frozen, rigid place to visit, but it's not ...

(The Conversation) – When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard that the reindeer can’t see the way. He could use a ...

When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard that the reindeer can’t see the way. He could use a compass, but then he ...

Check your compass again – Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia. Since at least the early 19th century, Earth’s north magnetic pole has been situated in the Canadian Arctic and slowly ...

Earth’s magnetic north pole is shifting toward Siberia. Scientists explain how it affects navigation, research and technology. (Image: JSC/NASA) Earth's magnetic north pole is moving rapidly toward ...