There are dozens of different types of rope, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So, choosing the right type of rope for your application can make or break its performance. A rope has been a ...

Rock and mountain climbers rely on strong, yet elastic ropes to keep them safe should they happen to fall. Now mathematicians at the University of Utah have come up with an equation to design an ideal ...

WILLIAMSPORT -- Did you see that daring feat of concentration and balance this weekend? The one where Nik Wallenda walked a tightrope over a gorge near the Grand Canyon? Well, the rope was made in ...