With a project on reducing the area of a geological disposal site by introducing partitioning technologies, a first year doctoral student from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tomohiro Okamura, won the #SFM19 Young Generation Challenge, whose finalis... Continue reading →

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has completed a review of long term operational safety at the Doel Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Units 1 and 2 in Belgium operated by Engie Electrabel. Continue reading →

Nuclear power can make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, while at the same time fulfilling the increasing energy demands of a growing world population and supporting global sustainable development. Continue reading →

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Norway is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team also noted areas for further enhancement. Continue reading →

A team of international experts recommended that Ecuador should appoint a cancer control steering committee consisting of representatives from all major national cancer stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of a National Strategy f... Continue reading →

The accurate measurement of radiation for medical purposes is vital to ensure the safety of patients and effectiveness of procedures. Last week, over 400 experts from 78 countries and 18 international and professional organizations exchanged knowledge ... Continue reading →

Last year saw an increase in the amount of nuclear material subject to IAEA safeguards, continuing a trend from previous years, according to the Safeguards Statement for 2018, published last week. Continue reading →

Over 300 professionals, regulators and policy makers in the field of spent fuel management are meeting in Vienna this week to review advances in the management of spent fuel and ways to overcome challenges. Continue reading →