The design, the same for all five kites, is inspired by both Chinese paper-cut and Mexican Papel Picado traditional styles. The stenciled images are drawn from the neighborhoods’ rich cultural ...

Flying crosswind boosts speed, and thus the potential energy a kite can harvest from the wind. Shown here are experimental results for Kitemill’s KM1 prototype that show this boost.

At Outpost Sports in New Buffalo, Michigan, they often carry a basic triangle design as well as a 2D or 3D design. Kites can regularly be found flying nearby at the New Buffalo Public Beach.

Hand-made out of paper with striking designs, the 20-meter-kites took months to complete. “We are proud of our town-and more than a tradition; we're our town's pride,” says kite artisan, Felix ...

Scientists are testing an ocean energy harvesting kite to generate power from waves. Ocean currents are powerful, constant and close to shore—making them an ideal source for renewable energy ...

Dygert has been flying an average of three days a week for 20 years, usually along the Edmonds waterfront. He says there’s a fast learning curve when it come to learning a performance kite.

Kite Pharma, one of the hottest biotech start-ups on Wall Street, hopes to revolutionize the treatment of a common, deadly lymphatic cancer — with a novel mix of highly trained lab techs and ...

Kites take flight on the beach at Brigantine during a Fun Fly, sponsored by the South Jersey Kite Flyers, an organization of kite-flying enthusiasts. (Courtesy of Mike Dallmer) Kite flying isn’t ...

Kite-making is a hobby that has taken the couple around to world to numerous charity events, where they fly their colorful creations. "We've been flying kites for 30 years," Ogletree said. "We started ...