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Radionuclide Technique Used to Update Serbia’s Soil Erosion Map, Identify Conservation Needs

Along the slopes of Radan Mountain in southern Serbia, tourists are attracted to an atypical sight of rock formations. In Djavolja Varos (Devil’s Town), about 200 pillar-shaped rocks dot the landscape. Continue reading

Encouraging Women to Take a Stronger Role in Nuclear Security

Women have a growing presence in nuclear security and the nuclear field more broadly, but they continue to be underrepresented. We spoke to senior women in nuclear security to hear about their experiences, opportunities and challenges in the field. Continue reading

Nuclear Security Supports Nuclear Science

Nuclear science has benefits in medicine, energy, the environment and more. But to unlock these benefits nuclear and other radioactive material need to be protected. Continue reading

International Community Meets to Reaffirm Common Commitment for Strengthening Nuclear Security

Over 57 ministers and more than 2000 experts from over 130 countries and 35 international organizations are meeting at IAEA headquarters this week to reaffirm their common commitment for strengthening nuclear security globally. Continue reading

IAEA Partners with UNAIDS to Tackle Cervical Cancer, a Major Killer of Women in Developing Countries

The IAEA and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) agreed today to join forces and scale up efforts to tackle cervical cancer, a disease that kills over 310,000 women every year, particularly affecting those living with HIV in develop... Continue reading

Director General Calls for Increased Collaboration to Fight Cervical Cancer at IAEA World Cancer Day Event

How to best work together to ensure that no woman dies from preventable or treatable cervical cancer was the centre of discussion among human health and radiation medicine experts as well as high-level officials at an IAEA event this morning to mark Wo... Continue reading

Enhancing Nuclear Security in Senegal

Senegal has increased its readiness to address nuclear security threats, due in part to the country’s Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP). Developed in collaboration with the IAEA, this plan is one of the ways Senegalese authorities are wo... Continue reading

Director General Grossi Outlines Plans to “Recalibrate” IAEA

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi spoke about his plans to “recalibrate” the work of the IAEA at a prominent think-tank event in Washington D.C. today, signalling he would pay special attention to areas ranging from nuclear safety and security to ... Continue reading