Learn about the chemical reaction that makes you cry while chopping onions, a sensation that can be relieved with a certain ...

(CNN) — Need a good cry? Time to chop an onion. Onions are flavorful and an essential part of so many dishes, but that sting in your eyes may make them not feel worth it. Everyone claims to have the ...

Everyone has their own technique to avoid crying when cutting onions. Some people freeze the bulb. Others wear goggles. A few swear by cutting underwater. But scientists have now revealed a surprising ...

Onion tears are caused by a gas onions emit once cut. To avoid them, use a sharp knife, chill the onion, use special tools, ...

Scientists have now discovered how a simple slice can send pungent aerosols flying across the kitchen. Their work not only ...

Study reveals cutting onions with sharp knives reduces tears and potential pathogens released while chopping other raw foods.

Nothing will ruin your eye makeup quite like chopping onions. Just a few weeks ago I started slicing several onions in my small Brooklyn kitchen, preparing to caramelize them for a simple pasta dish.