New gel protects eggs — and maybe someday, heads — from damage (video) (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

New gel protects eggs — and maybe someday, heads — from damage (video)

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A flexible, protective hydrogel made with gelatin and starch keeps eggs from breaking when dropped.

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