Connecting scientists, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, nuclear regulators and policy makers strengthens the capabilities to trace stolen or lost radioactive material and support legal proceedings, participants concluded at an IAEA Technical Meet... Continue reading →

Each morning hundreds of boxes filled with frozen seafood, dried fruits and vegetables, oriental medicines and health foods undergo a process similar to security screening at airports, but with higher intensity beams of photons or electrons – in a food... Continue reading →

For most types of radiotherapy to the brain, head or neck area, patients wear a mask to ensure they are in the right position for treatment. These masks are made of thermoplastic and shaped to the face. Continue reading →

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

Scientists around the world use radiation to understand and preserve history. In the Albanian National Museum of History, researchers are working with non-destructive methods such as x-rays to study old portraits and metal objects. Continue reading →

A global project to read the fingerprints of raindrops is harnessing the power of big data to monitor water supplies for our thirsty planet. Continue reading →

The IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre tested international emergency preparedness and response capabilities with 39 Member States and 3 international organizations over three days in March 2019. Continue reading →

Uzbekistan, the latest country to launch a nuclear power programme, has initiated the process to select a site for a nuclear power plant and aims to grant a site licence in September 2020, local officials have confirmed. Continue reading →