Neurons that track which direction an animal faces can hold their firing patterns steady for months, even as other brain ...

Study reveals how navigation and memory are linked, with a stable brain compass helping keep memories organized over time.

A new discovery by McGill researchers sheds light on how we retain memories over time, even though brain activity is ...

New research reveals that while our memory centers are constantly shifting, our internal compass remains frozen in time to ...

A compass is a navigational tool that helps people find their direction using the earth's magnetic field. It contains a magnet that aligns itself with the earth's north pole to indicate the direction.