<ul><li>Suggestions to avoid onion-induced tears in the kitchen range from freezing them to using special goggles, but physicists at Cornell University suggest using a sharp knife and a slow cutting speed.</li><li>Onions have been a staple since ancient times and are valued for their health benefits, nutritional content, and antibacterial properties.</li><li>A specific onion compound called syn-propanethial-S-oxide is responsible for causing tears due to its release when onions are cut.</li><li>Research by Cornell physicists found that sharper blades and slower cutting speeds result in fewer droplets and particles being released, reducing the likelihood of tears while cutting onions.</li></ul>

How to avoid crying while cutting onions, according to physics

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