QUARTZ: And the Guinness World Record for tightest knot goes to…

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    Scientists are rarely in it for the glory, but they do know how to celebrate a win.

    This week, researchers at the University of Manchester are rejoicing over a new Guinness World Record, awarded to them for tying the tightest knot. It’s a feat the team accomplished by braiding multiple strands of molecules.

    Period20 Dec 2017

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    • TitleAnd the Guinness World Record for tightest knot goes to…
      Media name/outletQuartz
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date20/12/17
      DescriptionScientists are rarely in it for the glory, but they do know how to celebrate a win.

      This week, researchers at the University of Manchester are rejoicing over a new Guinness World Record, awarded to them for tying the tightest knot. It’s a feat the team accomplished by braiding multiple strands of molecules.
      URLhttps://qz.com/1161146/and-the-guinness-world-record-for-tightest-knot-goes-to/
      PersonsDavid Leigh
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    Keywords

    • molecular knot
    • chemistry
    • world record