The pointed tip of a kitchen knife is what makes it an attractive, effective murder weapon. Research comparing the harm from stabbing by different knife types (including pointed, round-tip, and ...

Data via ONS 2024. Author provided, CC BY In a new paper published in the journal Crime Science, we propose that the round-tip default needs to be extended to kitchen knives. Not only would the ...

For instance, the median tip for housekeepers has dropped to $40 (from $50), and to $25 for childcare providers (from $50). Despite the shifting numbers, it is basically the same conundrum every year.