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Technology: Use or lose our navigation skills

Nature
The technology we use is the same — just smaller. But our dependence on knowing exactly where we are has changed. Navigation has invaded our...
102 months ago

Defense Navigation Capabilities:

Government Accountability Office (GAO) (.gov)
DOD uses satellite-based GPS for critical operations with its aircraft, ships, munitions, land vehicles, and ground troops.
41 months ago

Satnav users risk losing their natural navigational skills, expert warns

The Guardian
Satnav users risk losing their natural navigational skills, expert warns ... People who rely on satnav could be at risk of losing their ability to...
102 months ago

Don't always depend on GPS. Your sense of direction will thank you

NPR
Yes, it's possible to get around without relying on your phone, say navigation experts. The first step is to let go of your fear of getting...
5 months ago

Could Rat Brains Hold the Secret to Robots with Better Navigational Skills?

Boston University
BU researchers have discovered specialized brain cells that provide rats—and most likely, humans— with maps of their surroundings,...
62 months ago

New navigation tech keeps Soldiers without GPS on track

Army.mil
CERDEC is using miniature cameras to create vision-aided navigation capabilities in GPS-denied situations.
99 months ago

Is GPS ruining our ability to navigate for ourselves?

Vox
We have good reason to believe that when we blindly follow GPS for direction, we're not exercising crucial navigational skills.
109 months ago

Are we literally losing our way by relying on GPS devices?

The Washington Post
Research shows navigating skills do worsen as we depend so much on map apps.
70 months ago

News - Ford’s Bridge Team Refines their Navigational Skills with Simulator Training

DVIDS
The simulations are created to aid Sailors in their ability to communicate effectively amongst the ship control team and bridge watch personnel...
49 months ago

Why do some people always get lost?

Knowable Magazine
Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction.
6 months ago