TIRED of tears when chopping onions at dinnertime? Scientists have finally come up with a way around it. An onion-slicing ...

Using a sharp blade and making slow cuts results in less mist moving at slower speeds, keeping the mist layer below eye level. By contrast, a dull knife and fast cuts increase the number and energy of ...

The Mist That Makes Us Weep When an onion is cut, cells fracture and release an enzyme‑driven chemical that becomes ...

While tips for mitigating the tear-inducing effects of chopped onions are legion, the science behind them is relatively scant. We know the chemistry of why slicing onions causes ...

Most of us just grab the first onion we see at the market, toss it into the pot, and hope for the best. Granted, you are not a chef, but the fact remains that the type of onion you use can make or ...