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Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousands- In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosives
- In 1695, pirates captured Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's royal ship and vanished after looting tens of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver. The first coin from the treasure was found 300 years later.
- In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the world: How Alexander Graham Bell's metal detector became a global invention?In 1881, a scientist created a device to save the life of the 20th U.S. President and remained unsuccessful but the device has changed the ...28 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Man discovers 2,700-year-old ancient sword while walking through forest: Metal detector leads him to a rare Bronze Age relic; blade found standing uprightMan discovers 2,700-year-old ancient sword: A hobbyist using a metal detector in a forest near Gdansk, Poland, has found a bronze sword est...23 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- This simple aluminum foil could help a AAA battery fit a AA slot temporarily —but there's one important warningUsing aluminum foil to bridge the gap between a AAA battery and a AA terminal is a clever bit of "MacGyver" engineering, but it’s strictly ...13 Jul, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- A man searching a field in England found a 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring so rare that it later sold for £78,000A British metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, unearthed a stunning 1,700-year-old solid gold Roman ring, a find now captivating American audien...01 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...30 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Psychology says people who love to look for hidden treasures on beaches with metal detectors or other equipment aren't simply searching for valuables: What the behavior revealsPsychology says people who love to look for hidden treasures on beaches with metal detectors or other equipment aren't driven only by the h...30 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- After Hauz Rani fire, Delhi authorities start acting against hotels for rule violationsAuthorities are inspecting hotels in Delhi for fire safety violations. This action follows a fire that killed 21 people. Hotels in areas li...06 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- In 1999, treasure hunters dug up a corroded disk in Germany, and Bronze Age skies came back into viewAn illegal discovery of a rusted bronze disc near Nebra, Germany, has revealed profound insights into Bronze Age understanding of the cosmo...04 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1999, treasure hunters illegally dug up a strange disk in Germany, and it turned out to carry a 3,600-year-old map of the night skyArchaeologists uncovered the Nebra Sky Disc, an ancient bronze artifact depicting the cosmos. This 3,600-year-old star map showcases advanc...30 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...29 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- 6-year-old Norway boy finds ‘rusty metal’ on class excursion; it turns out to be 1,300-year-old pre-Viking swordA six-year-old boy in Norway discovered a 1,300-year-old sword from the pre-Viking era during a school trip. The ancient weapon, found in a...22 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
- In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- How this 640 gm gold nugget was accidentally discovered in a field? May have fallen off a trainA 67-year-old treasure hunter made a remarkable discovery near Much Wenlock in Shropshire, unearthing England's largest-ever gold nugget we...06 Apr, 2024, 01.20 PM IST
- 9 pendants, 3 rings, and innumerable gold pearls dating AD 500 unearthed in southern NorwayOle Madsen, director at the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger, said that to find "so much gold at the same time is extre...08 Sep, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
- 20 hyper-sensitive airports lack counter terror plans: Parliamentary panelThe panel also found serious deficiency in crucial security gadgets at several airports and commented that "aviation security has not recei...13 Jul, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
- Civil Aviation Ministry wants CISF to shun rough frisking at airportsHas a security official ever hurt you with a handheld metal detector during frisking at an airport?19 Jun, 2015, 04.24 AM IST
- Smiths Detection expects five-fold jump in India businessUK's largest manufacturers of aviation and defence safety systems -- Smiths Detection, expects a five-fold increase in its business in next...08 Aug, 2010, 01.11 PM IST
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