New IAEA Neutron Facility Delivers First Hands-on Training
In many ways, neutrons are mysterious. They are everywhere, present in the nucleus of all elements. Continue reading
Labs in Asia Adopt Nuclear Techniques to Enhance Food Safety and International Trade
Animal diseases and crop pests can badly affect food supply and economies. Managing these problems can result in farming practices that involve the use of chemicals, which can lead to another problem: unsafe levels of chemical residues and contaminants... Continue reading
Revealing Malta’s Cultural Heritage
The IAEA is supporting experts from Heritage Malta in the use of x-ray technology to understand and preserve valuable ancient artefacts without damaging them. Continue reading
COP27 Closes: IAEA Shows How Nuclear Science and Technology Can Tackle Climate Change
From providing clean energy to protecting water resources and developing smarter agriculture, nuclear science and technology can make a significant contribution to mitigating, monitoring and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Continue reading
#Atoms4Climate – The IAEA at COP27
The IAEA has attended the COP27 climate conference to highlight how nuclear technology and applications contribute to tackling climate change at the #Atoms4Climate pavilion – the first time there was such a pavilion in the history of the COPs. Continue reading
IAEA Sees Operational Safety Commitment at Saeul Nuclear Power Plant in Republic of Korea, Encourages Continued Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of Unit 1 and 2 of the Saeul Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the Republic of Korea has demonstrated commitment to operational safety, for example by using portable backpacks to... Continue reading
IAEA Provides Nuclear Security Support at FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has provided Qatar with equipment and training to support the country’s efforts to prevent a nuclear security incident during the 2022 World Cup Championship. Continue reading
IAEA Task Force Makes Progress in Safety Review of Japan’s Plans for Discharge of Water Stored at Fukushima Site
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force – set up last year to review the safety of the implementation of Japan’s Basic Policy to handle the treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station – this week carried out a ne... Continue reading

