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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The world of roller coasters is an exciting one. The towering steel (or sometimes wooden) tracks stand like giant beacons within their respective theme parks. They beckon for adventurous riders to ...

The Six Flags Magic Mountain skyline will soon be changing again as progress continues on a first-of-its-kind roller coaster that will take thrill seekers on an off-road motorcycle ride over rugged ...