The location of the magnetic north pole is crucial for the functioning of the global positioning systems (GPS).

Here’s What to Remember: In 1958, the United States government pushed to have a nuclear-powered submarine reach the North Pole, both as a response to the Sputnik satellite launch and to ...

The planet's magnetic North Pole, where compasses point ... found in smartphones," and is "used by the military to steer submarines through Arctic waters," in addition to playing a role in ...

World Magnetic Model by NOAA updates the North Magnetic Pole's position, crucial for accurate GPS and navigation systems.

Check your compass again — Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving toward Siberia ... of technology from GPS-enabled phones to nuclear submarines. “The current behaviour of magnetic north ...

In the early hours of May 12, 1926, the navigator of the Norge cried “Here we are!” The airship had reached the North Pole.