Ever wondered why some people have no sense of direction? Why they start walking the wrong way, even when they’re looking at Google Maps on their phone? There is a growing body of scientific research ...

Navigating a busy street, a new city, or even your own home requires more than just memory of landmarks. Deep inside your brain, specialized networks act like a compass, constantly recalibrating so ...

Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a... Improve your sense of direction MARIELLE SEGARRA, ...

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 lost. There's a not-so-sacred ritual I practice almost every ...

There's a not-so-sacred ritual I practice almost every time I drive somewhere. It happens before I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine. I type in the address of wherever I'm ...

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