A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers'... Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you’re planning to jump out of a plane, it’s a good idea to have a working parachute at your disposal. But a recent study calls this assumption into ...

Research published in a major medical journal concludes that a parachute is no more effective than an empty backpack at protecting you from harm if you have to jump from an aircraft. But before you ...