The IAEA will mark its 40th online seminar in radiation protection and safety next week. So far, more than 11 000 people from 132 countries have participated in online seminars – or webinars – and the number of participants continues to grow. Continue reading →

Greater food insecurity is associated with lower intake of breast milk, a recent IAEA research project in western Kenya using isotopic techniques has found. Continue reading →

The Secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency regrets to inform with deepest sadness of the passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano. Continue reading →

For the first time, a combination of the nuclear sterile insect technique (SIT) with the incompatible insect technique (IIT) has led to the successful suppression of mosquito populations, a promising step in the control of mosquitoes that carry dengue,... Continue reading →

The use of radiation in veterinary medicine is increasing worldwide. The IAEA provides guidance to veterinarians on how to use nuclear techniques safely.  Special thanks to the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna. Continue reading →

The IAEA works to enhance the contribution of nuclear technology to peace and prosperity around the world, while verifying that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful use. Continue reading →

Radiation with enough energy to cause changes at the atomic level is called ionizing radiation. It can damage cells, so it is important to measure its potential health effects – but how? Units measuring ionizing radiation are commonly named after leadi... Continue reading →

Despite a series of droughts and consistently low rainfall over the past few decades, the Sahel is home to rich bodies of water — hidden underground. Continue reading →