A second structural issue at a Carowinds amusement park roller coaster in North Carolina was discovered just about a month after a major crack was discovered on the ride. The initial crack on ...

One of the most popular roller coasters at Carowinds is still shut down after a crack was discovered on one of the pillars that holds part of it hundreds of feet off the ground. Fury 325, one of the ...

Some roller coasters may put the body under a certain amount of stress and strain. With the movement and impact on the head and brain, riding them may result in headaches and migraine. For some people ...

PHOENIX -- A man made a quick decision to jump off a roller coaster ride after he realized there was a problem with his lap bar at an Arizona amusement park. "It was just adrenaline. And I didn't want ...

Of the estimated 6,600 roller coasters in the world, several stand tall among the rest by offering thrills that go beyond the standard coaster and take excitement to new heights. Nothing quite matches ...

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 ...

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 ...