There have been plenty of eye-popping news stories about people using metal detectors to uncover precious artifacts—ancient coins, precious jewelry, gold nuggets, maybe even a piece of Charles I’s ...

In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...

Metal detecting can be a great way to blow off steam, but some lucky hobbyists locate significant monetary and historical value items. It’s a lottery of sorts, but finding treasure is a fun prospect, ...

With a goal of boosting safety, the Broward School Board has signed off on a $6.9 million contract to use metal detectors to detect weapons at sporting events as well as other district events. The ...

This article was updated and checked for accuracy in April 2024. It was originally published in 2021. Believe it or not, metal detection is actually possible on Android phones. In fact, the first ...