Ever since I was tall enough to ride, I’ve been a major roller coaster fan. Growing up in Pittsburgh, my family frequented the local amusement park, Kennywood, several times each summer.

WALKER, Mich. — Students at Kenowa Hills Middle School hosted their paper roller coaster showcase on Friday. The showcase was the first of its kind since STEM teacher Steve Feutz started the ...

Roller coaster designers are experts on the physics of flinging people through the air in safe but terrifying ways. A look at the forces at work and why they make us scream.

Credit: Depositphotos *A roller coaster manufacturer is developing a 1,000-foot-tall ride that aims to break all height and speed records. According to The Orange County Register, the project is ...

In this episode of The History of Fun, Mental Floss producer and host Justin Dodd traces the topsy-turvy track of roller coaster history and explores the science behind being thrilled.