{
  "id": 3479373,
  "title": "GPS can't work everywhere, so scientists test navigation using cosmic rays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/gps-cant-work-everywhere-so-scientists-test-navigation-using-cosmic",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:13:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/gps-cannot-work-everywhere-so-scientists-tested-a-new-navigation-system-that-uses-cosmic-rays-instead-of-satellites-to-make-it-work-under-water-and-rocks/articleshow/133534634.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Japanese scientists are testing a new navigation system using cosmic ray muons. This system can work in places where GPS signals are unavailable, like underground. Muons can penetrate dense materials, which GPS signals cannot do effectively. Researchers have demonstrated this technology's potential for guiding robots and vehicles. The technology is still under development and requires further…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}