Looking to the stars is an important part of how Pacific voyagers navigate. But deep knowledge of ocean currents, winds and waves, along with mental mapping strategies, are critical too.

Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.

Researchers have discovered that visual motion clues alone help recalibrate your brain's internal navigation system.

ANYmal, a four-legged robot, can negotiate pitfalls and move over tricky terrain. And now it's learned parkour.

Researchers have discovered a network of neurons in mice that help them make left or right turns.

"By studying the fly brain, we have provided an initial glimpse into how a simple 'thought' is converted into an action."

‘Jaws,’ published in 1974, terrified the public of sharks, but it also brought shark research into the scientific mainstream.

A new study shows how artificial light at night scrambles insects’ normal flight patterns, pulling them off course into orbit around the light.

A new scientific technique could significantly improve the reference frames that millions of people rely upon each day when using GPS.