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.

Procedure Before you start building, plan out a design for your roller coaster. Draw your design on paper, and figure out how many supports and pieces of track you will need.

When well-designed, the thrill rides are generally safe. But people with heart issues and other conditions may want to think ...

Coney Island’s newest attraction, The Phoenix roller coaster, will soon open at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, where it will serve as the latest addition to the neighborhood’s skyline. “The ...

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 ...