Employers, unions and health and safety advocates are calling for engineered stone to be banned, a day before consultation on regulations for the material closes. Engineered stone is a man made ...

In a repurposed 580-square-meter factory in Shanghai, this WOSA retail space surpasses conventional sintered stone showrooms ...

Building materials made in factories can contain latent defects. These are hidden time bombs that can explode, causing mayhem ...

The discovery of 1.5-million-year-old bone tools in Tanzania suggests early human ancestors had advanced cognitive abilities ...

Researchers have demonstrated that phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and semiconducting properties at room temperature. The research establishes PNRs as a unique class of ...

With so many durable, easy-clean alternatives from which to choose, it’s easier than ever to find flooring that’s just right ...

Ancient DNA reveals that Stone Age Europeans voyaged by sea to Africa, providing the earliest proof of prehistoric ...

To get an accurate soil sample, dig down to where the plant roots will be, and take eight to 10 samples across your gardening ...

Right now, the easiest place to find red-marble houseware is CB2; I love its red-travertine side table and skinny I-beam side ...

Commit to the right paving choice for your patio with this easy guide to the differences between these two materials ...

This year, in congruence with a renewed interest in adding texture to our homes, designers are taking the trend to the luxurious next level: material drenching. This method clads an entire room in a ...

Explore how early humans crafted tools from bones 1.5 million years ago, showcasing their advanced planning and cognitive ...