How do roller coasters work? In this in-depth video, we explore the history, physics, and engineering behind roller coasters — from the earliest Russian Mountains and wooden switchback railways to ...

Construction crews working at Kings Island are taking advantage of the warmer temperatures this week by taking the next steps on the park’s new water roller coaster.Kings Island is expanding its Soak ...

Thrill seekers and amusement park lovers may live for the high-octane rush of launch roller coasters but most probably never consider how they actually work. Some would probably make the mistake of ...

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 ...

Cedar Point should be on every coaster fan’s must-visit list this year, with two new coasters debuting in 2025. Technically, one of those coasters – Top Thrill 2 – debuted last year, but it only ...

Water parks might be all the rage right now, but for some of us, nothing beats a thrilling roller coaster ride. Whooshing through the air, plunging down a steep slope, throwing hands up and screaming ...