One of my themes in this column over the years has been that you need to be skeptical of many of the claims out there about science and medicine. A healthy dose of skepticism can be a good thing, ...

"The successful completion of this test marks another significant step toward qualifying the parachute system for human ...

Parachutes rarely get the credit they deserve. They transform deadly freefall into a gentle descent, saving lives in war zones, rescue missions, and even humanitarian aid drops. But they come with a ...

A skip, a re-entry and a series of parachute deployments will send Orion into the Pacific Ocean on Sunday (Dec. 11.) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.