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This review explores using nanotechnology to enhance the delivery of neuroprotective phytochemicals from medicinal plants for Alzheimer's disease (AD), addressing issues of bioavailability, solubility, and blood-brain barrier penetration, and highlights the potential of nanocarriers to revolutionize neuroprotective drug delivery and improve patient outcomes.

In November, 197 countries plus the European Union will convene in Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or COP29.  COP29 will bring together world leaders to assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement and limit global warming to 1.5°C. 

This study highlights that while integrated assessment modeling research has historically dominated IPCC assessments and policymaking, it has been influenced by a limited, Western male-dominated sample, potentially biasing climate solutions, though its influence has decreased in recent reports, emphasizing the need for broader scientific inclusion.
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The RELX Environmental Challenge 2024 shortlist has been announced and features four innovative projects that provide sustainable access to safe water and improved sanitation. 

The article ties into several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposing a solution for several problems: mobility, pollution, energy management, healthcare, safety, and security
Female Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026: #HerVoiceMatters in the Global Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Human Fraternity 2026: Promoting Unity, Peace, and Tolerance

Observed annually on February 4, the International Day of Human Fraternity celebrates the importance of cultural and religious tolerance and promotes a global commitment to unity and peace. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2020 through Resolution 75/200, this day invites people and communities worldwide to support mutual respect and understanding across cultures and religions.

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Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, Volume 205, November 2024

"Celebrating Women in Process Intensification. This special issue highlights and celebrates the diversity of career pathways of women in process intensification. This perspective article explores individuals research field."
3D printing enables the creation of customized vaginal drug delivery systems that can improve women's healthcare by providing personalized, targeted, and controlled therapeutic solutions. Despite challenges, this innovative approach holds promise to unlock new possibilities for empowering women through advanced and patient-centric drug delivery technologies.
Elsevier,

Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, Volume 205, November 2024

"Celebrating Women in Process Intensification. This special issue highlights and celebrates the diversity of career pathways of women in process intensification. This 1-page graphical abstract gives you an overview of key research highlights."

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