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Nuclear Art and Artefact Preservation Celebrates 50 Years

For the past 50 years, many museums around the world have used nuclear techniques to help preserve some of the world’s most important historical and cultural artefacts. Continue reading

The Role of Safety and Security in Transport of Radioactive Material Discussed at Vienna Conference

Safety and security during the transport of nuclear and radioactive materials represent two sides of the same coin: To prevent harming the environment and the public, they should be addressed in tandem. Continue reading

IAEA Mission Finds Progress on Nuclear Safety in Belarus; Proposes Further Actions

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission found that Belarus has significantly strengthened its regulatory nuclear safety framework over the past five years, highlighting progress in the regulation of emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading

IAEA Supports Study of Bolivian Wetland Water Reserves as Glaciers Melt

This week, the IAEA, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), delivered equipment to Bolivia to help local scientists study how high-altitude wetlands can buffer water as glaciers disappear. Continue reading

New Mediterranean Fruit Fly Facility in Mexico to Keep Insect Pests at Bay and Save Fruit Production and Exports

One billion sterile flies a week – that is the production of the world’s second largest Mediterranean fruit fly facility, opened earlier this year, with support from the IAEA, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nati... Continue reading

IAEA Reviews Uganda’s Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts this week concluded an eight-day mission to Uganda to review the country’s infrastructure development for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was ca... Continue reading

Call for Papers: International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection

Interested contributors have until 15 February 2022 to submit abstracts for the IAEA’s International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection – Strengthening Radiation Protection of Workers – Twenty Years of Progress and the Way Forward, to be h... Continue reading

Unprecedented Progress Accelerates Fusion Research, Thanks to Private Sector Investment

Some may ask, “Limitless energy like the sun? Would that ever be possible?” Some others know it is possible and invest money in it. Continue reading