SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors and other high-tech products from mines in a western North Carolina community severely ...

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones. The disease is particularly ...

Quartz, a desert-themed cocktail bar at the corner of Van Buren Street and Fourth Avenue, is closing on Sept. 15 after almost two and a half years. Bar manager Mawell Berlin, an award-winning ...

A man who died 12,000 years ago in Vietnam had a "bonus" rib — and it was broken when he was shot by an exotic arrow. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Quartz countertops are a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms thanks to their sleek appearance, stain resistance, and low-maintenance appeal. Made from a mix of crushed stone and resin, quartz ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Quartz is a gemstone that can capture a variety of colors and patterns, which has made it one of humanity's most-used stone materials since ...

Residents have a saying in Spruce Pine, that a piece of their home is in tech across the globe. But could geopolitical tensions hurt their mining tradition, and their lucrative quartz business? WHY WE ...

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China aims to meet the demands of advanced technology sectors by developing domestic sources of high-purity quartz. (Representational image)Thomas Demarczyk/Willscape China has discovered two ...