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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Engineers used compression tests to see what it took to crack an egg in ...

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 “egg drop challenge” is a rite of passage in science classrooms. The goal is simple: drop an egg from a height and try to keep it from breaking. The challenge is more than just messy fun — it ...

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 ...

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, ...