Abstract

Overview

The ability of various organisms to utilize Earth's magnetic field for orientation and navigation is well-documented. However, the consensus has generally been skeptical about human sensitivity to geomagnetic fields.

Findings

This study explores and demonstrates a novel light-dependent magnetic orientation in humans. Key experimental approaches included:

• A rotary chair experiment setup.
• Two-alternative forced choice paradigm.

Participants showed varying magnetic orientation based on the wavelength of light, particularly under the influence of blue light. A critical discovery was the significant role of radiofrequency magnetic fields corresponding to the Larmor frequency, which could disrupt or enhance magnetic orientation.

Conclusion

The existence of a human magnetic sense is confirmed through experiments, indicating a possibly quantum mechanical basis for magnetoreception. Furthermore, the study suggests the potential health implications of radiofrequency magnetic fields on human orientation abilities.