Grooves on escalator steps that riders hardly pay attention to actually have a very important function that is paramount for safety. Escalators, the elevator counterparts available in nearly every ...

Our favorite mechanical master of woodworking, [Matthias Wandel], is at it again, this time making an endless staircase for a Slinky. Making an escalator out of 2×4’s and other lumber bits looks ...

Are we using escalators most efficiently by standing on the right and walking on the left? A study from 2016 found it's faster for all passengers to stand on both sides. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson ...