Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably. Cutting an onion often leads to an involuntary stream of tears, but a new scientific discovery has ...

Soups, blossoms, deep fried rings, eaten raw on salads or caramelized on burgers, onions are among the most versatile vegetables in your kitchen. They are the third most popular edible plant on Earth, ...

You grab an onion, slice through it—and suddenly—bam! Your eyes start to sting, water streams down your cheeks, and it feels like you're crying over your chopping board. But you are not sad—just ...