I Found Toys at the Beach and Change at the Park, Testing These Expert-Approved Metal Detectors

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

Bronze Age mines discovered in Spain may explain Scandinavian metal mystery

Archaeologists have uncovered six previously unknown Bronze Age mines in southwestern Spain, offering a striking new clue ...

Which Metal You Own Matters More Than Which ETF You Pick

Explore how each ETF’s unique mix of metals and risk profile could influence your portfolio’s resilience and income potential ...
Reader's Digest

What Actually Happens to Metal in the Microwave

Can you really set your microwave on fire? It depends. Here's what happens if you put metal in the microwave—and no, don't try it at home. Keep reading, because we’re answering the lingering ...

5th-century Belgian burial with 'scrap metal' may reveal missing link between Roman and Merovingian monetary systems

A study published in the journal Britannia analyzed coins and metal items found in an early 5th-century AD burial in ...

Best Metal ETFs for 2026 and How to Invest

Metal ETFs offer broad investment exposure in mining companies or metal futures contracts. Among the top metal ETFs in 2026 are the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF and the iShares Global Metals & Mining ...

The Cult Music Documentary ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ Turns Middle-Age

The film capturing the scene outside a Judas Priest show was 17 minutes long, only available on VHS and won the hearts of a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Scorpions Are So Metal—Literally. New Images Reveal Patterns in How Their Weaponry Is Fortified With Iron, Zinc and Manganese

Scientists knew the stingers and pincers of these arachnids generally contained metals, but a new Smithsonian-led study maps ...