Over 45 billion tons of soil are lost to erosion every year. Farmers in several countries have succeeded in slowing down erosion with the help of nuclear techniques. Here are their stories from Zimbabwe, Argentina and Sri Lanka.  Continue reading →

A first-of-its-kind biological dosimetry service in Costa Rica — and the only one of its kind in Central America — is now ready to assess people who may have been unexpectedly exposed to radiation. Biological dosimetry is the science of measuring and v... Continue reading →

An IAEA team of experts said Indonesia has made progress in strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, addressing most of the recommendations made during an initial review in 2015. The team also noted areas for further enh... Continue reading →

The deadline for interested contributors to submit their abstracts for the International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development has been extended to 31 January 2020. Continue reading →

The IAEA’s work has a direct impact on  fundamental issues of war, peace, health, energy, food and water, Rafael Mariano Grossi told a Special Session of the Agency’s General Conference following his appointment as IAEA Director General. Continue reading →

Researchers from Italy, Finland and Austria have won the latest IAEA safeguards technology online competition – the 'IAEA Tomography Reconstruction and Analysis Challenge'. Continue reading →

The ubiquity of mobile phones and internet access has enhanced the ability to acquire information — consolidating a wealth of information into a compact gadget at one’s fingertips. Continue reading →

Radon is an inert gas that is a natural decay product of uranium, and it can build up in enclosed spaces such as workplaces and homes. For most people, radon is the largest source of radiation exposure throughout their lifetime. Continue reading →