Superconductivity and magnetism have long been treated as rivals in condensed matter physics, one thriving on perfect ...

The No. 2 pencil is one of the most common pencils in the world. Numbers are used to classify grades of pencils in the United States, while both numbers and letters — in what may be called the HB ...

A batch of graphite has just been delivered to this pencil factory in Germany. Once it’s been thoroughly mixed with clay, it’s ready to go into production, with around 550 pounds of the stuff making ...

Graphite is an incredibly important, versatile mineral, with uses spanning industries. Graphite is an essential component of many batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, and demand is only ...

TICONDEROGA — A giant sculpture of six Dixon Ticonderoga No. 2 yellow pencils that were once sourced in Ticonderoga was unveiled before an applauding crowd Thursday at the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum ...

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