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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...