Participants from countries considering building nuclear power plants discussed the issue of costs and timeframes at the first-ever ‘Technical Meeting on Nuclear Power Cost Estimation and Analysis Methodologies’ in Vienna from 24 to 26 April. Continue reading →

Thai consumers will soon have access to more precise nutrition labelling on food products and recommendations on nutrient intake, thanks in part to scientific data collected using stable isotope techniques. Continue reading →

In December 2015, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano presented the Final Assessment on past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran’s nuclear programme to the IAEA Board of Governors. Continue reading →

The IAEA started a four-year project to help 17 African countries produce and apply vital radiopharmaceuticals for treating and managing cancer and other common diseases. Continue reading →

Portugal will train health professionals from developing countries in radiation-related fields based on an agreement signed with the IAEA in Lisbon last week. Continue reading →

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has helped remove 27 disused highly radioactive sources from five South American countries in a significant step forward for nuclear safety and security in the region. It was the largest such project ever f... Continue reading →

The sharing of both regulatory and operating experience is crucial for the improvement of nuclear safety practices, and the challenges associated with learning from this experience were addressed during a panel discussion last week at an event to mark ... Continue reading →

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded an eight-day mission to Niger to review its infrastructure development for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was carried out at the ... Continue reading →