The northern New York deposit is in a rural region with a rich history of graphite, iron ore and garnet mining. The iconic yellow Ticonderoga pencil was named for a town several hours east of this ...

Many ship bottoms are painted red. TRAVELBOOK explores the reasons for this coloring, whether other colors are possible, and ...

It’s easy to be drawn in by the scale of Roberto “Bob” Cardinale’s sculptures. Each one is small enough to feel intimate, yet ...

After years of dormancy, the US is dusting off its graphite mines to tap into the surging demand for this essential battery component. The rise of electric vehicles and technology has sparked a ...