It's time to sharpen your knowledge of pencil history! (Bet you can't guess what the first erasers were made of.) ...

At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers are making what appear to be gray billiard balls.

Often tucked behind an ear or rolling off desks unnoticed, the pencil is one of those rare objects that’s both ordinary and extraordinary. While it may seem simple—just wood, graphite and a rubber tip ...

D&AD has announced the Pencil levels for the 2025 New Blood Awards, the annual programme that recognises up-and-coming creative talent and offers chances to tackle briefs set by top brands. This year ...