GPS is vulnerable to jamming—here’s how we might fix it

Losing GPS would mean losing a lot more than Google Maps. The technology is integrated into everything from lights that turn ...

Where Drones Drop Dead and GPS Goes Haywire

As the risk of conflict grows in the Arctic, Western militaries and startups are working to tackle the unique challenges of ...
Trace Elements on MSN

Why GPS only works thanks to Einstein’s time tricks

GPS satellites experience time differently than we do on Earth. Without compensating for this strange effect predicted by ...
Casual Navigation on MSN

How GPS really works, how satellites calculate your position and why accuracy has limits

In this video, we break down how GPS determines your position using satellite timing, atomic clocks, and distance calculations. We also explore the real world sources of error, from atmospheric ...

Where is Santa? See NORAD, Google Santa trackers

If Google had a most popular searches list on Christmas Eve, one might question, “What time does Santa Claus arrive? When ...
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GPS Is Vulnerable. New Technology May Be Required.

The omnipresent system that people use for navigation and positioning is increasingly vulnerable. Can it be improved?