The egg drop challenge is a common fixture in STEM classes. Students are tasked with designing a cushion around an egg that prevents it from cracking when dropped from a height. Conventional wisdom ...

The classic egg drop science experiment has gotten a big update, thanks to a new study. Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied the best way to drop a chicken egg to prevent ...

Cracking open an egg to find two yolks can be a happy surprise, like finding a four leaf clover; but unlike a four leaf clover, it's not so easy to tell if you've struck luck just by looking at the ...

Egg drop competitions are a staple of high school and college physics classes. The goal is for students to build a device using bubble wrap, straws, or various other materials designed to hold an egg ...

Whether you're planning to start your day with classic, buttery eggs Benedict or loaded breakfast sandwiches, fresh eggs are an essential component. Since the length of time eggs last in the ...

Here’s hoping Humpty Dumpty reads the news. In research out today, scientists have apparently figured out the safest way to drop an egg without it breaking. Researchers at MIT conducted the study, ...