It was an unconventional DIY project, but that didn’t stop a Northern Virginia teen from fulfilling a dream he’s had since a young child. He successfully built his own roller coaster in his back yard.

Designing roller coasters is a thrill for Jordan Dearing-Hardiman. The Columbus Academy graduate went on a seven-month ride for his senior project, making a model roller coaster with 3D-printed pieces ...

3D printing allows someone to, as the name suggests, print something 3D. This extraordinary type of printing has been used in several fields to create toys, puzzles and even things with practical uses ...

While they don’t give the physical thrill of a real one, model roller coasters are always fun to watch. However, they actually make a poor analog of a full-sized ride, as gravitational force and ...