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 ...

We present an intelligent acoustic sensing system for detecting and localizing emergency sounds in high-noise, post-disaster scenarios. Two custom wireless sensors—a rugged portable unit and an ...

In this series, we explore a variety of outdoor recovery adventures: - Modifying a Jeep without the owner's knowledge. - A search and rescue mission takes an unexpected turn. - Driving an abandoned ...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department will deploy an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. At its peak, the Category 5 hurricane reached wind speeds of ...

How New Mexico Search and Rescue works; the McCall’s Pumpkin Farm/ICE rumor; mayoral coverage wraps. This week, we head to the Cibola National Forest to show you how the almost entirely ...

Don’t compromise safety! Learn how to tie the Bowline and Figure 8 Follow Through knots for climbing. Perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike. #ClimbingSkills #KnotsTutorial #Figure8Knot ...

When a pair of campers became stranded and soaked on a chilly night this past March, two of Michigan's conservation officers came to their rescue. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Sgt. Brian ...

What was the hair look for Vogue World 2025: Hollywood? “Every single person has an individualized look that fits into whichever of the seven acts they are a part of,” hairstylist Jimmy Paul tells me ...