Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

What starts as a simple mine exploration turns into a small rush of excitement when he spots a shiny streak running through the rock. For a moment, he is convinced he may have found a silver vein ...

In this episode of Depths of History, Britain and his friend Riley explore the woods of Tennessee using various metal detectors, including the Minelab X-Terra 705, X-Terra 305, Go-Find 20, 40, 60, and ...

Editor’s Note: June 26, 2026: We've checked to ensure that our recommendations are available and competitively priced. With the summer months here, we’ve added a new pick for underwater metal ...

Planning on escaping the winter weather for a beach trip? Bring this metal detector with you if you want to bring home some treasures. The Popular Mechanics gear team recommends the Minelab Vanquish ...

It recommends the Garrett Ace 150, £170, as a good starter machine. You’ll also need a proper detecting spade, and perhaps a pinpointer, which is a hand-held, more accurate detector. Warm clothes and ...

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, ...

My first morning as a detectorist had been a frustrating one. Sweeping the rocks and silt of Hessle Foreshore is not without its charms, even on a unsettled morning in late March, but with the tide ...

For most of us, the fantasy of finding buried treasure faded away along with other childhood passions, like my youthful ambition to set a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest pillow ...