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Where on earth is North? - Science Weekly podcast

02.08.2019 - By The GuardianPlay

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Earth’s north magnetic pole wandering so quickly in recent decades that this week, scientists decided to update the World Magnetic Model, which underlies navigation for ships and planes today. Ian Sample looks at our relationship with the magnetic north.

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