A new data paper in One Ecosystem introduces a long-term dataset (1995-2022) which quantifies how international trade in wheat, soybean, rice, and maize redistributes environmental pressures. By integrating UN Comtrade and FAOSTAT data with biodiversity loss intensity factors, researchers Dr Zhuofan Huang and Dr Zhenglei He have mapped over 91,000 trade relationships across 157 countries. This open-access resource identifies high-risk trade pathways and central players like the US, Brazil, and China, providing a critical tool for developing sustainable food policies and achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This comprehensive review explores the scientific potential of polyherbal formulations as advanced, multi-targeted solutions for anti-aging skincare. It delves into the intricate mechanisms of skin aging, driven by both intrinsic factors like oxidative stress and extrinsic factors such as UV radiation, which lead to collagen degradation and inflammation. The article highlights seven key medicinal plants—including Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Withania somnifera—and their potent phytoconstituents like curcumin and withanolides. These compounds work synergistically to combat aging by enhancing skin hydration, boosting collagen synthesis, inhibiting destructive enzymes (MMPs), and modulating oxidative stress. A significant focus is placed on modern delivery systems—such as liposomes, ethosomes, and emulgels—which are crucial for enhancing the stability, skin penetration, and bioavailability of these herbal actives. By bridging traditional ethnobotanical knowledge with contemporary cosmeceutical science and technology, the review positions polyherbal formulations as sustainable, effective, and therapeutically viable alternatives to conventional synthetic anti-aging products, offering a holistic approach to skin rejuvenation.