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Why are some people good at direction recognition?
Good navigation depends on many senses and brain cells, and reducing GPS use can also improve this ability.
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New technology
He tests quantum navigation technology for flights
Britain conducts test flights of quantum-based technology, which it hopes will enable navigation independent of traditional satellite systems using GPS.
Science invention
Seven common items were originally invented for military use
The difficulties of wartime led to the birth of many items. After the war, some inventions of that time became common everyday objects in civilian life.
Environment
Is the magnetic North Pole shift dangerous to humanity?
The Earth's magnetic north pole continues to shift for reasons that have not been fully explained by science.
Space science
SpaceX launches new generation global positioning satellites
The latest satellite in the Third Generation Global Positioning System (GPS III) of the US Air Force has been put into orbit.
1001 mystery
What makes ships go in circles?
It seems that the ship moving in a circle has become an increasingly popular and mysterious phenomenon.
Science invention
7 inventions that help the whole world understand just how great people of color are
A multitude of extremely handy inventions these days are all made by people of color.
Discover science
What if the GPS stops working?
Just a month of inactivity, GPS can cause great damage to the economy.
New technology
China is about to have a more accurate GPS navigation system than the United States
The last satellite to complete China's BeiDou navigation system will be launched into orbit later this month.
Space science
NASA expert: Can use GPS to locate on the Moon
Experts at NASA believe that we can build a miniature GPS station on the Moon to help astronauts can easily move on the surface and carry out missions.
Discover science
What is A-GPS? How does it work?
Assisted GPS or Augmented GPS (commonly abbreviated as A-GPS or aGPS) is a system to help reduce the boot time and start positioning of GPS devices.
Science invention
The inventions change the world of Americans
Thanks to technology, our life today is very different from the previous century. Here are the American technologies that have changed people's lives.
Discover science
How does our brain remember the way home?
Scientists have conducted a new study and found a way to help our brain remember sugar. They found that playing a GPS navigational role is the Theta wave, a type of wave…
New technology
'Duck' robot helps Japanese farmers to kill grass without chemicals
Robot Aigamo simulates the duck's natural activity, thereby helping farmers to destroy weeds, protect crops without using chemicals.
Science invention
Daily use inventions come from universities
From toothpaste to GPS, from car seat belts to Google, you may not know, but the things you use every day are the ones that come from universities.