<ul><li>A new study published in Communications Physics challenges the belief that an egg is stronger if it lands upright.</li><li>Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped horizontally compared to when dropped vertically.</li><li>Research found that eggs are more flexible around their equator, allowing them to absorb more energy and resist breaking when dropped on their side.</li><li>The study suggests that understanding how objects like eggs respond to pressure could inspire stronger, more resilient structures in engineering.</li></ul>

Why eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side

Discover more