While the hope of discovering a horde of Spanish gold doubloons or a priceless Egyptian necklace buried in the city park is always there, many people invest in metal detectors for more practical, ...

Researchers at the University of Mississippi are using nuclear weapon detectors, originally used by the government, to detect tornadoes with much better accuracy, by listening to their sound waves.

Consumer-grade metal detectors can help you discover everything from buried treasure to loose change or hidden wiring. Many people enjoy spending hours sweeping over beaches or abandoned property in ...