Three unmanned environmental monitoring stations to detect and measure radiation from soil and air were inaugurated in Paraguay last month, with support from the IAEA. Continue reading →

Rafael Mariano Grossi of Argentina today received the majority required in an IAEA Board of Governors ballot to be appointed new Director General. Continue reading →

Destroying cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy areas, diagnosing brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, examining the heart for damaged tissue: these are some of the many applications of radiopharmaceuticals, which are at the f... Continue reading →

An IAEA team of experts said Croatia has made progress in strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team also noted areas where challenges remain, including the resources provided for regulatory activities. Continue reading →

The IAEA Board of Governors today continued the balloting process for the appointment of a new Director General. Continue reading →

An IAEA team of experts said the United Kingdom (UK) is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team identified areas that would benefit from further enhancement. Continue reading →

Radiopharmaceuticals — medical drugs containing radioactive materials — used for treating cancer have taken root in healthcare systems in many parts of the world, but they are only now beginning to gain ground in developing countries. Thanks in part to... Continue reading →

Science communication is no simple task — complex concepts must be made easy to understand for audiences of varied backgrounds. Continue reading →