Roller coaster engineer Korey Kiepert joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about roller coasters and the people who design them. How do roller coasters work? Who invented the first ...

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This video explores roller coaster safety, the evolution of coaster design, and the functioning of ride mechanisms. It has ...

A lesson on rollercoasters gave students a thrill at McKenna Elementary School while also imparting some knowledge about engineering. The fourth-grade project took place during STEAM classes. Students ...

When I’ve interviewed roller coaster engineers about their profession, I received similar answers to the question: “Is this the only job you’ve ever really wanted?” The answer is some version of, ...

DOSWELL, VA – JULY 14: Patrons ride the “Intimidator 305” roller coaster at Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, VA on July 14, 2011. It’s 305 feet at the highest... Amusement parks around the ...

Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still ...