Is a raw egg more fragile when it falls upright or lying on its side? It's a question that's relevant not only for kitchen mishaps, but above all for anyone taking part in the so-called Egg Drop ...

If you throw an egg up into the air, chances are it will come back down and make a big mess. Parachutes help slow down a falling object to give it a soft landing. They are a great way to give a ...

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 ...

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 ...