When you picture a metal detector, you probably imagine a device that has a long shaft with something that looks like a small steering wheel attached to the bottom end. The user walks along the beach, ...

The invention of the metal detector cannot be truly claimed by one person. It is a combination and amalgamation of several different pieces of technology. Alexander Graham Bell did fashion a device ...

Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Anyone who wants to go to a Twins home game this season will have to go through a metal detector. On Tuesday, the Twins announced they'll have them at all entrances to Target ...

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 ...