Some dung beetles navigate using the Milky Way as a natural compass. Scientists explain how these insects use starlight patterns to move in straight lines even in complete darkness. When the sky is clear, they orient themselves using the band of light created by our galaxy, the Milky Way. It acts like a glowing roadmap across the sky, helping them move in a straight, efficient path away from competition. For such a small insect,... [1043 chars]