Want to avoid a yolky mess when hard-boiling eggs? Try dropping them in sideways. Experiments with over 200 eggs reveal they're less likely to crack when falling on their side, potentially preventing those stray fissures that release egg white into the boiling water.
While this might not revolutionise your morning scramble – cracking an egg around the middle remains the best way to access the yolk – it could offer a helpful tip for smoother hard-boiled eggs.
