How satellite navigation works

What is it? A technology that connects mobile phones to satellites so they can make calls and browse the internet. It can provide a signal in remote areas where phone masts don’t reach. How does it wo

You can do it with your eyes shut

In the 17th century, the great maritime nations were vying to solve a puzzle that had confounded philosophers for many centuries: how to determine exact positions on the Earth’s surface. And in Britai

WHILE many luxury and high-performance cars will need a professionally fitted tracking device to qualify for insurance cover, the cost can seem prohibitive for anyone with a lower-value vehicle. Besid

HERE in the UK we live among an ageing population, and that goes for cars just as much as people. The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that the average car on UK r

Relying on digital mapping can erode your traditional navigation skills. Could a refresher course be the answer? Alex Roddie joins an Austrian Alpine Club-organised course in Eryri to find out