Ice cream recall as potential metal warning issued
The longtime Texas supermarket chain H-E-B says its voluntary recall is related to cups of various ice cream flavors.
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Colorado streams are being loaded with "toxic" heavy metals
The amount of copper, zinc and sulfate has doubled in the alpine streams flowing from the mountains over the past three decades.
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Extracting pure gold from electrical trash just got easier
Using fibers, researchers can extract nearly 100 percent of gold from electronic waste, much more than previous methods.
Metal detectorists find "incredible" artifact depicting Alexander the Great
The object, which has been described as a "spectacular" find, is thought to date to around the year A.D. 200.
Archaeologists solve mystery of medieval silver coins
A team of experts analyzed coins minted between A.D. 660 and 820, casting new light on the economies of medieval Europe.
Metal detectorist finds "medieval pilgrim's badge" used to ward off evil
The tiny artifact features a depiction of what appears to a be a dragon or a basilisk—a mythological serpentlike creature.
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Beer might help us recycle electronic waste
"Biosorption using spent brewer's yeast presents a cheap and environmentally friendly approach," researcher Klemens Kremser said.
Cinnamon recall widens over metal poisoning fears
Four companies have issued recalls of the spice product this week after samples were found to contain elevated amounts of toxic metal lead.
"Extremely rare" 4,000-year-old copper dagger discovered in forest
The artifact most likely belonged to a warrior of "very high" social status, according to archaeologists.
"Cannibal" star left with metal scar after swallowing its planet
"It is well known that some white dwarfs are cannibalizing pieces of their planetary systems," astronomer Stefano Bagnulo said.
California man spends 1,400 hours building World War I tank replica
Kameron Swinney turned his passion for metalwork and engineering into making a replica of America's first combat tank.
Archaeologists "forging new history" with rare Iron Age blacksmith find
Researchers have unearthed a blacksmith's workshop from around 2,700 years ago containing "exceptionally rare" finds.
Taco Bell worker slapped by angry customer after food ruined his microwave
Violence broke out after a man said his appliance blew up, amid claims he tried to reheat food that was wrapped in foil.
China's state media downplays move to dominate global rare earths trade
China ramped up the purchase of chip-making hardware last month while moving to restrict U.S. access to rare earth elements.
Health fears as wildfires can spread cancer-causing toxic metal
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to the carcinogenic form of the metal chromium is strongly linked to lung cancers.
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How space junk is making the sky more metallic
Pollution in the stratosphere is likely due to the huge amount of space junk we have in orbit falling back into the atmosphere one by one.
Arrowhead made from meteorite 3,000 years ago found near lake
A team of researchers examined the Bronze Age artifact in detail, finding that it was extraterrestrial in origin.
Widow discovers late husband had a hidden coin collection worth thousands
"I couldn't believe how many coins they'd uncovered. It was like an unexpected treasure hunt," said Amanda West-Butler, who assessed the collection.
Scientists work out which stars may host life on their planets
Stars containing higher levels of heavier elements may have orbiting planets that are less hospitable to life, researchers have found.
X-ray reveals nearly 200 coins in man's enormously dilated stomach
The man is thought to have swallowed the metal coins after suffering from an eating disorder called pica.
Stunning photographs explore deep inside iron ore mine closed 57 years ago
Ted Moravec told Newsweek how his images "hint at so many untold stories. The people who worked there. The marvels of engineering."
Metallica says "Stranger Things" scene would mean "selling out" decades ago
On Monday, the legendary metal veterans dropped a new single and music video, announced an upcoming album and two-year world tour.
Metallica's new album "72 Seasons" title explained by James Hetfield
The thrash metal legends on Monday also dropped a new music video and announced an upcoming 2023-24 world tour.
Metallica fans enraged at singer's "Stranger Things" Halloween costume
James Hetfield dressing as a character from the Netflix show was apparently too much for some of his fans to bear.
Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.
Watch Corpse-Painted Heavy Metal Singer Throw First Pitch at White Sox Game
One Twitter user noted that regular fans might be shocked by seeing "jack skellington walk onto the field to throw the first pitch."
Deep-Sea Mining: Is It Worth the Cost?
The mining involves collecting minerals from the ocean floor for use in battery manufacture, and it can affect deep-sea communities.
Mötley Crüe Fans Blame 'Woke Culture' for Tommy Lee Nudity Backlash
Drummer Tommy Lee slammed a fan in a recent tweet: "Mötley Crüe concerts aren't PG and never have been!!!! Grow the f**k up!"
Former Metallica Member Dave Mustaine Claims He Was Band's 'Alpha Male'
"Why did I have to do everything when I was in the band? Why did they always ask me talk to the promoters and collect the cash?" Dave Mustaine said.
Cookies Recalled From Target Shelves After Warning They May Contain Metal
Customers who purchased the affected cookies are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.