In a rare long-term public study that compared the effects of phytochemicals from rosemary and oregano with antibiotic growth promoters, animal scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station found that the natural agents given to weaned pigs supported favorable gut health and growth performance later in their lives by preserving microbial diversity to improve nutrient utilization.

A review finds that antibiotic resistance genes—capable of undermining modern medicine—can travel through the air across both cities and farmland, and argues that airborne spread represents an overlooked public health risk.

China’s ambitious “Dual Carbon” initiative, aiming for carbon dioxide emissions to peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, necessitates a profound transformation across all sectors. A recent perspective paper explores the significant role of forestry in this national endeavor, detailing its potential to enhance carbon sequestration while addressing developmental challenges. The analysis, conducted by researchers at Foshan University, University of Western Australia, and the Guangdong Academy of Sciences, offers a strategic blueprint for leveraging forest resources as a low-cost carbon sink for global climate change mitigation.