Protein
Water was both essential and a barrier to early life on Earth – microdroplets are one potential solution to this paradox
It's a paradox: Life needs water to survive, but a world full of water cannot generate the biomolecules that would...
Eating insects can be good for the planet – Europeans should eat more of them
Insects are a nutritious food source that can be produced more sustainably than conventional livestock. Although eating insects is common...
Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable
As the world's population grows, so does the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food...
Plant-based milk products: what you need to know before making the switch
Over the past decade, the number of people drinking cow's milk has plummeted - with people dairy exchange for plant-based...
Plant-based patties, lab-grown meat and insects: how the protein industry is innovating to meet demand
As demand for alternative protein sources growsAustralians are increasingly looking for healthy, sustainable and ethical options. At CSIRO, we produced...
How potato milk measures up against other plant-based milk alternatives
It seems almost all plant-based foods are turned into “milk” these days, the latest being potato milk. It is not...
How forgotten beans could help fight malnutrition in Africa
February 10 marks World Pulses Day. A day dedicated to celebrating beans and lentils doesn't sound like it's worth getting...
Gut microbes help hibernating ground squirrels emerge strong and healthy in spring
Ground squirrels spend late summer gorging on food, preparing for hibernation. They need to store a lot of energy in...
Not all calories are equal – a dietitian explains the different ways the kinds of foods you eat matter to your body
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie, at least from a thermodynamic point of view. It is defined as...
Lab-grown meats and cow-free dairy can meet the demand for protein and help address climate change
The protein sector is at a crossroads. On the one hand, global demand for animal protein has never been so...
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