Looking for a rush like no other? Would climbing 200 feet into the air and then flying downhill at speeds of 75 miles an hour in the winged seat of a roller coaster do the trick? This summer, a new ...

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 19-year-old engineering student has built a working roller-coaster in the backyard of his parents' home in Thornhill, Ont. Shortly after his Grade 10 year, David Chesney began tinkering around with ...