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Swarm yields new insight into animal migration

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2021-07-12

Using measurements from ESA's Earth Explorer Swarm mission, scientists have developed a new tool that links the strength and direction of the magnetic field to the flight paths of migrating birds. This is a huge step forward to understanding how animals use Earth's magnetic field to navigate vast distances.

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https://phys.org/news/2021-07-swarm-yields-insight-animal-migration.html