The shape of a loop determines how much of it we feel at different spots on the loop. Early roller coaster loops -- including the first one, a 13-footer built in 1846 in Paris -- were simple circles.

Background Roller coasters are all about physics! Unlike other vehicles, such as cars and trains, roller coaster cars do not have an engine that propels them. Instead they rely on gravitational ...

A TikTok creator known as "paper_roller_coasters" has skyrocketed to internet fame, amassing over 8 million views with his meticulously crafted Paper Roller Coaster kits. The intricate designs ...

Roller coasters are fun, fast, and are a great example of physics in action. Your challenge is to build a roller coaster out of materials you can find in your home. Cut a piece of printer or ...

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 ...

A woman died Friday at Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas while riding the world's steepest wooden roller coaster, the park confirmed Friday night.The Texas Giant, a 14-story-high, 4,900-feet-long ...

A group of teenagers huddled around a table in the Augusta County Library on Thursday night, folding pieces of colorful paper. Laughing and talking, the students made chutes, funnels and twists to ...