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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Simona Bianchi, Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. They talk about advancing climate-resilient building technologies, sustainable urban development, and the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in aligning research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Observed on Tuesday, September 30, 2026, International Translation Day pays tribute to language professionals whose work enables cooperation across borders. Translators, interpreters, editors, and terminology experts make dialogue possible, protect clarity in public discourse, and help strengthen peace and security worldwide.

This article is a review of the global commitments to ending hunger and achieving SDG2 by 2030, analisesthe rhetoric, actionable plans, financing, and accountability mechanisms. Strengthening global governance and institutionalizing monitoring of commitments are essential to translate these declarations into effective national policies.

This study explores the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in water distribution networks, identifying opportunities for enhancing information retrieval, improving water quality management, implementing predictive maintenance, and optimizing operations, while also addressing challenges related to data quality, scalability, and the need for expertise in both engineering and AI, ultimately providing insights for water utilities and policymakers on leveraging GenAI responsibly.

World Alzheimer's Day, observed every year on September 21st, is an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. With over 50 million people worldwide living with dementia and millions more being diagnosed every year, it is crucial to improve public understanding and provide support for those affected. In this article, we will discuss the significance of World Alzheimer's Day and share ways you can get involved to make a difference.

This study introduces a new, safe, affordable, and non-invasive device designed to detect and monitor early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike traditional tests like MRI or CT scans, this device uses microwaves to examine the brain.
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Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Volume 4, September 2025

The 30-day Society of Thoracic Surgeons Predicted Risk of Mortality (STS-PROM) has been used to risk-stratify patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Whether surgical mortality risk predicts stroke and neurocognitive outcomes following TAVR is unknown. We evaluated the association between STS-PROM and clinical outcomes, including stroke, acute brain injury on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI), and cognitive decline in patients undergoing TAVR.
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Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture, Academic Press, 2026, Pages 43-70

This content aligns with SDG 3 and 12: This chapter discusses the potential use of microorganisms (bacteria, microalgae, and zooplankton) to substitute high value foods such as fish meal, fish oil, and plant-based supplements.

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Trends in Food Science and Technology, Volume 163, September 2025

Consumers' negative emotions like food neophobia and disgust, driven by evolutionary risk assessment mechanisms, hinder acceptance of future foods. To promote sustainable food innovation, these behavioral responses must be addressed, as novel foods often signal danger and are readily rejected despite their safety.
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Cell Reports Sustainability, Volume 2, 26 September 2025

Food waste is an increasing global food security concern. This commentary discusses the drivers behind the growth of food waste with economic growth in particular linked with increasing food waste.

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