GPS and radar can scout out missing objects on Earth's surface but are no match for the ocean. Water absorbs electromagnetic radiation, which is why sonar tech using sound waves is necessary.

In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic locations, effectively creating their own internal GPS system that helps ...

Iran ceasefire, security issues for shipowners in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing. A tanker CEO tells CNBC that GPS jamming ...

She told Hawaii police she was following GPS directions at the time and mistook the ocean for a puddle in the road, according to the publication. It’s not the first time this has happened.

Lessons from a modern wayfinder who navigates the ocean without GPS. June 13, 2025 9:38 AM ET. By . Manoush Zomorodi , Rachel Faulkner White , Sanaz Meshkinpour ...

Abstract: GPS and other global satellite navigation systems (GNSSs) has become integral to our society in both obvious and subtle ways. We knowingly rely on it every day for mapping or ride sharing.

The study of ocean tide loading effects and their corrections through Global Positioning System (GPS) estimations has evolved significantly over recent decades.

A new ocean is slowly forming in East Africa as the African, Arabian, and Somali plates drift apart. ... GPS technology allows scientists to monitor these subtle but significant changes.