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 ...

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 ...

Anyone who cooks knows that onions are a staple ingredient to have in many recipes. The pungent vegetable is perfect for pickling and used as a base for countless soups, stews, and pasta dishes.