No longer will dinner prep be a tear-inducing experience if you follow these two tips from researchers from Cornell University.

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

Many of us love onions. In fact, the average American eats about 22 pounds of onions per year! But what we don’t love is the way onions make our eyes burn and tear when we slice into them. That's why ...

With a high-speed camera and a tiny guillotine, scientists showed that chopping onions slowly and with sharper knives cuts down on tears.

Onions can be cut by slicing, dicing, mincing, or by cutting into rings and wedges. Be sure to use a sharp chef's knife to help prevent eye irritation.

But Silvaroli is wary because the compounds responsible for the lachrymatory factor are the same flavorful organosulfur ...

(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. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

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

A staple of many recipes, onions have some specific storage needs both before and after they are cut. Learn when to refrigerate them, and where else you can store them to keep them fresh.

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