The Economic Times

MIT researchers tested whether eggs break more easily on their sides or tips; their 2025 experiment found sideways drops were surprisingly less likely to crack

Research conducted by MIT reveals that eggs dropped on their sides are less prone to breaking compared to those dropped upright. The findings indicate that horizontal eggs exhibit greater flexibility, effectively absorbing impact from falls. This study challenges pre-existing notions about egg shell strength and underscores the significance of empirical testing in confirming widely accepted scientific ideas. Both static and dynamic forces were examined during the experiment.