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 ...

If you're annoyed that your pocket compass doesn't point exactly to true north, then head for Greenwich, England, where magnetic north and true north are synching over the next two weeks for the first ...

Finding true north is just as essential for project teams and capital projects as it is for personal journeys and accurate navigation. Ask any surveyor. They will tell you that true north by ...