Learn how to tie the Alpine Butterfly Loop — a strong, dependable knot for creating a fixed loop in the middle of a rope.

Discover the proper way to tie a timber hitch for safe and effective rope work, every time. #TimberHitch #KnotTutorial ...

Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

Strong, flexible, and useful — ropes help us climb, pull, and hold things steady. No wonder they’ve tied themselves into everyday English! Rope idioms talk abou ...

After a year of testing, I discovered the diagram in my original GT knot article was wrong. Here’s the corrected version and a brief explanation why this knot still earns my full confidence. Now that ...

This essay is excerpted from a new Chronicle special report, “Leading in the AI Era,” available in the Chronicle Store.

Now that I’ve tied this knot many times and never had it fail, I remain fully convinced that it’s the best balance of ease-of-tying, strength and relative size. It’s easy to learn and fast to tie, ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a way to greatly simplify the process of securing two ...

RAWALPINDI: A grand ceremony was held to mark the third phase of the Dhee Rani Programme for the marriage of 84 couples from three districts of the Rawalpindi division, including Rawalpindi, Murree ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns chilly, it’s easy to feel cooped up and a little disconnected from the outdoors.

Stocked with disposable toothbrushes, mouthwash, make-up wipes, hand lotion, breath mints, lip balm, and tampons and pads, a ...

The Veterans Day ceremony at VFW Post 10097 in Fort Myers Beach was unlike any other. This year, the celebration held a ...