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Nuclear Science and Nuclear Security Infrastructure to Protect Rare Rhinos: IAEA-Supported Project Marks a Milestone

In a pioneering effort to combat wildlife trafficking of the threatened rhinoceros, a South African University today began implementing a project supported by the IAEA. The project combines the safe insertion of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns an... Continue reading

Update 306 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) carried out independent measurements today to confirm that there had been no increase in radiation levels at the site, contrary to some social media posts overnight, Director Gene... Continue reading

IAEA Mission to Zambia Finds Strong Commitment to Nuclear Security, Encourages Focus on Capacity Building

The IAEA completed an advisory service mission to Zambia focused on assessing the country's nuclear security regime for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control, referred to as MORC. Continue reading

Singapore: IAEA Supports Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Ambitions

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Singapore last week to reaffirm support to the country and the wider region, as interest grows in Southeast Asia for nuclear power and technology.   Continue reading

Satellite pronto a testare il collegamento per la banda larga 5G globale

Un piccolo satellite progettato per fornire accesso diretto alla banda larga 5G dallo spazio a un dispositivo terrestre compatto, supportato dall'Agenzia Spaziale Europea (ESA), è entrato in orbita dopo il lancio. Il collegamento dimostrativo piani... Continue reading

How Nuclear Technology is Testing Pistachios for Toxins

Pistachios, once a treat reserved for royalty, but popular worldwide today, can harbour carcinogenic aflatoxins. Nuclear technology is helping to make them safer. Continue reading

Immagine EO della Settimana: Le acque del Kuwait

Le acque turchesi a sud-est dell'isola kuwaitiana di Failaka sono mostrate in questa immagine acquisita dalla missione Φsat-2. Continue reading

Update 305 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been informed of further military attacks on targets in the city of Enerhodar, where most plant staff live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Continue reading