Egg Drop: The Shell Shocking Truth About The Physics of Cracking an Egg

In this Wow in the World episode, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz crack open the science behind eggs! After a week at Gentleness Training, Gramma G-Force is back—and she’s got a mission: keep a raw egg baby from cracking for an entire week! But can the galaxy’s toughest grandma really go soft?

Mindy and Guy answer questions like why don’t eggs break when you squeeze them? How can they be so fragile and so strong at the same time? And what do these incredible little ovals teach us about design, physics, and biology? From egg drop challenges to bird nests in the wild, this episode dives deep into the science of cracking eggs and reveals if Gramma G-Force will be sent back to gentleness training to start all over again!

As the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World turns everyday wonders into big discoveries. In this episode all about egg structure, pressure, and design, learn how eggshells balance strength and flexibility, and how scientists and engineers use this natural marble to inspire inventions of their own.

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