Magnetic fields light up 'GPS neurons', scientists say

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17855194

Researchers have spotted a group of 53 cells within pigeons' brains that respond to the direction and strength of the Earth's magnetic field.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17855194http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17855194
2012-04-27

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