Inserting easy-to-release slipknots into surgical thread could help surgeons to tie perfect sutures — tight enough to help heal a wound but not so tight that they damage tissue. Researchers worked out ...

New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered how Incas used Andean balance scales and ancient string knot writing known as "khipus," in association with sacred, animate landscapes.

Step-by-step guide to tying the Two Half Hitch knot and tips on when and where to use it in camping, hiking, and other scouting activities. #ScoutingKnots #TwoHalfHitch #OutdoorGearTips #CampingSkills ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research ...

President Donald Trump ordered flags in the U.S. to be flown at half staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Nov. 3. Cheney, who served as vice president to George W. Bush, died ...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate The Knot Worldwide after his office received dozens of new complaints accusing the wedding planning site of ...

Over 140,000 Bottles of medication are not safe. It’s easy to put a bottle of prescription pills in the medicine cabinet and forget about what’s on the label — until something like a recall jolts you ...

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

Finnair has been forced to suspend operation of eight Airbus A321s, owing to a technical snag during washing of seat covers. The airline cancelled about 40 flights on 13-14 October, and has recruited ...

Nobody wants their home to feel like the inside of a corporate office. Blinds, as practical as they may be, often result in a harsh and dated look reminiscent of these kinds of workplaces. Luckily, ...