It sounds like something you’d stumble upon if you went the wrong way at Hogwarts: oversized tools, giant knots, and rope as far as the eye can see. But for knot expert Des Pawson, it’s just normal ...

The Pipa Knot is a unique Chinese Macrame knot that is based on the Figure 8 shape. This historical knot has been around for a long time. It's been seen frequently on ancient Oriental clothing as a ...

A micro-architected material made from tiny knots proves tougher and more durable than unknotted counterparts. In the latest advance in nano- and micro-architected materials, engineers at Caltech have ...