A navigational aid that caused dozens of flights to be diverted or canceled at Portland International Airport last night and this morning is working and ready for use if it gets foggy again tonight.

A groundbreaking study has revealed that ancient marine organisms may have used giant magnetofossils—massive magnetic particles found in marine sediments—as a navigational tool. This discovery ...

The war with Iran is laying bare the dangers posed to commercial ships and planes by the rise of GPS interference in and around conflict zones.

As much as I love the hands-on engagement and rewards of using old-school, tried-and-true navigation tools like magnetic compasses and paper maps, there's something to be said for technology. But it ...

The network of satellites and incredibly sophisticated mobile technologies that power GPS navigation has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Unlike many other modern innovations, GPS systems are ...

The rise of GPS vulnerability is putting more resilient, atom-based navigational tools on the map. In late September, a Spanish military plane carrying the country’s defense minister to a base in ...