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

Ilia Malinin's near-flawless performance at Skate Canada solidifies his Olympic favorite status ...

Recreational gold mining is a pastime for many people these days, and for good reason: the largest nugget ever found in ...

Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the precious metal’s price soars, he has ...

Today everyone agrees that the park is well-guarded, while artisanal gold mining is officially prohibited. Those caught by the park’s rangers risk up to two years in jail and a hefty fine. Yet the ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg City Schools division is planning to implement walk-through metal detectors at its high schools and is seeking the community’s input. The metal detectors are part ...

In the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains, nestled in Layton, Utah, sits a treasure hunter’s paradise that has nothing to do with gold panning or metal detecting – unless, of course, you count that ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is enforcing prohibitions at Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary to protect its fragile habitat and ensure its role as a ...