They’re more often used for finding lost treasure – but now medics at a Lanarkshire hospital are using metal detectors to check if kids have swallowed coins. NHS Lanarkshire staff hit on the idea to ...

CHICAGO -- In the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, all patrons attending Game 1 of the Chicago Bulls' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks were subject to metal ...

Penny-pinching hospital bosses are avoiding giving children X-rays by checking them with a metal detector first. Kids are being spared the ordeal when they've swallowed coins as doctors use the novel ...

In addition to a decent pair of headphones, it helps to carry a good pinpointer when you use your metal detector. These precise, short-range auxiliary detectors help you determine the exact location ...

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