Ever wondered why some people have no sense of direction? Why they start walking the wrong way, even when they’re looking at Google Maps on their phone? There is a growing body of scientific research ...

There's a not-so-sacred ritual I practice almost every time I drive somewhere. It happens before I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine. I type in the address of wherever I'm ...

Navigating a busy street, a new city, or even your own home requires more than just memory of landmarks. Deep inside your brain, specialized networks act like a compass, constantly recalibrating so ...

NPR's Life Kit offers tips on how to improve your sense of direction. Need help finding your way? Life Kit has tips on improving your sense of direction SCOTT DETROW, HOST: When you're traveling in ...

If you give me directions using words like “north” or “east,” or rattle off a series of street names and intersections, I will nod politely and retain none of it. My sense of direction is so abysmal ...

Yes, it's possible to get around without relying on your phone, say navigation experts. The first step is to let go of your fear of getting lost. There's a not-so-sacred ritual I practice almost every ...