I have a terrible sense of direction. In the car or on foot, I can get lost effortlessly unless I'm very familiar with where I am. I'm often amazed how well most people get around. I can always find ...

"Simulation explores how insects glean compass direction from skylight." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2019 / 07 / 190718140438.htm (accessed November 24, 2025).

If you have a compass, you can know the direction exactly, but not many people carry a compass with them all the time. Also, smartphone apps with a compass function may not be usable in an emergency ...