The study team started by showing participants four knots of different strengths and asking them to pick the strongest between two in each quartet. The participants failed at that. They were shown ...

One example is the reef knot (top) vs. the grief knot (bottom). One is considerably stronger than the other. What does this mean, exactly? According to researchers, people were consistently unable ...

But one aspect of the celebrations often overlooked is the tradition of hanging Chinese knots, which are said to symbolise good luck and can be found year-round in temples and homes. The craft of ...

A gale warning alerts the public and nautical communities of strong winds, dangerous for coastal and maritime areas. With speeds of 34-47 knots, these ...