ABILENE — Ropes boys basketball coach Lane Jackson knew if his team could find some consistency, the Eagles had a chance at something special. Ropes got a late start to the season because of ...

Around 4 million tons of nylon 6,6 (a type of synthetic polyamide) are produced annually, making it one of the most commonly used fibers in the apparel and automotive sectors, as well as for netting ...

A sperm whale that was entangled in ropes has died after it became stranded on a shore of the island of Raasay. The 15m-long (49ft) animal was spotted in difficulty off nearby Skye on Thursday.

The winner of a pasty crimping competition said she was "very surprised" as she had not "made a pasty in years". The event was held at the Great Cornish Food Store in Truro on Saturday and Sue ...

Police say two climbers spent the night atop of the Totem Pole in Tasmania's south-east after their ropes became "entangled" in high winds. Several attempt were made to rescue the pair by air and ...