Today’s column comes from deep down a rabbit hole, one I fell into while researching what kind of counter material I would like if I ever remodel my kitchen, which is looking less likely given how ...

Engineered stone high in crystalline silica, which can damage the lungs when inhaled, has faced growing scrutiny as countertop cutters have grown ill and died from silicosis. Some companies that make ...

Surfaces brand Neolith makes engineered stone without silica, which has been linked to a surge in severe cases of silicosis. (Courtesy Neolith) Because of this, Australia banned engineered stone, and ...

Early Stone Age populations living between 1.8-1.2 million years ago engineered their stone tools in complex ways to make optimized cutting tools. Early Stone Age populations living between 1.8 -- 1.2 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Cosentino store in West Hollywood. The company now manufactures its Silestone slabs with 40% crystalline silica or less and also ...