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Manx shearwaters show jet lag that skews their sun-based navigation, Oxford study finds

A Science study led by Oxford researcher Patrick Lewin found that Manx shearwaters, seabirds that forage hundreds of kilometers into the North Atlantic, experience a form of jet lag from crossing time zones during these trips. Because the birds rely on the sun's position combined with an internal clock to navigate, a desynchronized clock measurably distorts their compass heading on the way home.

Hobbyist Builds Novelty Compass That Always Points Toward Taco Bell

Custom hardware maker Tru Narla has built a compass-like device that ignores magnetic north and instead orients itself toward the nearest Taco Bell location. The project uses GPS and directional hardware, repurposing skills common in cyberpunk-style DIY electronics for a playful, consumer-friendly gadget.