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, ...

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 ...

Modern sport parachutes are designed like small wings that allow precise steering and soft landings. Yet most military paratroopers still jump using the older round canopy design that offers very ...