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 ...

Parachutes were crucial in World War II for dropping troops behind enemy lines. This supported military missions, including D-Day in France, when more than 13,000 U.S. paratroopers parachuted into ...