A Lithuanian designer has conceptualized a unique approach to end lives with a combination of "elegance and euphoria" - a roller coaster designed to induce cerebral hypoxia. TOPSHOT - People wearing ...

Aug. 16 marks a day of exhilaration and innovation as roller coaster fans celebrate their favorite heart-pounding rides. Today is National Roller Coaster Day. It’s a day to not only enjoy the thrills ...

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, ...

In 2010, a Lithuanian artist named Julijonas Urbonas designed the ultimate thrill ride: a steel roller coaster engineered ...

Cedar Point officials have released a video showing construction is nearly complete on one of its newest rides―the tallest and fastest ride of its kind — slated to open in 2024. Tony Clark, the Ohio ...

The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and ...

A roller-coaster innovation introduced by Skyline Attractions, an Orlando-based ride design and manufacturing firm, is putting sparks in the eyes of enthusiasts. “The profiles of these two little ...

ALTOONA, Pa (WHTM) — Pennsylvania has plenty of roller coasters for adrenaline junkies to try. But did you know that some of the world’s oldest operating coasters also call Pennsylvania home? A small ...

It has been five years and literally tens of thousands of man-hours of work. Finally, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F-24 technical committee has wrestled a new standard for the ...

Back in the early 2000s, "RollerCoaster Tycoon 2" (2002) was a blast to play. One could design rides with just the right amount of corkscrews, helixes and inversions to get park-goers' adrenaline ...