We Don’t Need as Much Protein as We Think We Do

5 Apr 20174 Apr 2017

The protein supplement industry is expected to be worth $58 billion by 2022. But, why? By Kaleigh Rogers | MOTHERBOARD Any vegetarian can tell you that the most common question…

Dental Plaque Reveals Some Neanderthals Devoured Rhinos, Others Nibbled on Moss

9 Mrz 20178 Mrz 2017

The Neanderthal medicine cabinet was stocked with pain-killers and antibiotics. By Becky Ferreira | MOTHERBOARD Dental plaque, the bacteria-rich tooth film your dentist nags you about, is not usually seen…

The Alt-Right’s Favorite Diet

6 Feb 20175 Feb 2017

John Durant, author of The Paleo Manifesto and a controversial presence on Twitter, talks about the meat-heavy diet and right-wing politics. By Oliver Lee Bateman | MOTHERBOARD Silicon Valley billionaire…

The Cure for Gluten Intolerance Could Live Inside These Bug-Eating Plants

11 Aug 201610 Aug 2016

Carnivorous plants seem like the stuff of science fiction. They’re strategically designed to lure insects into inescapable traps, where they proceed to melt the bugs alive using digestive enzymes. Now,…

How the Media Got a Study About Vegetarianism Really, Really Wrong

2 Apr 20161 Apr 2016

If you’re the sort of person who believes bacon makes everything better, then a study that made headlines this week claiming a vegetarian diet can kill you was probably a…