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New CRP: Isotope Techniques for the Evaluation of Water Sources for Domestic Water Supply in Urban Areas (F33024)

Following up from an IAEA Technical Meeting in 2017, a new coordinated research project (CRP) is being launched in the field of water resources assessment. Continue reading

New IAEA Safety Guide: Deciding When to End Emergency Situations

One of many challenges authorities face in the preparation for nuclear or radiological emergencies relates to their end: when to terminate an emergency situation and transition to a normal state needs to be well-supported. Continue reading

NEW CRP: Global Monitoring of Nitrogen Isotopes in Atmospheric Waters (F32008)

Water quality in many lakes and rivers around the globe is deteriorating due to rising nutrient loadings mainly of anthropogenic origin (e.g., agriculture, sewage, industrial discharges, and urban areas) causing changes in their ecological structure an... Continue reading

Investing in Youth: IAEA, International Youth Nuclear Congress Sign Agreement

To motivate young people to study and opt for careers in nuclear science and technology, the IAEA and the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) have agreed to strengthen their collaboration. Continue reading

NEW CRP: Isotope Techniques for the Evaluation of Water Sources in Irrigation Systems (F33025)

A new IAEA coordinated research project (CRP) aims to address challenges related to the management of water resources for agricultural irrigation. Continue reading

NEW CRP: Multiple Isotope Fingerprints to Identify Sources and Transport of Agro-Contaminants (D15018)

The IAEA, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is launching a new coordinated research project to help address the global challenge of agricultural contaminants. Continue reading

Preparing the Bonn Call-for-Action Toolkit: Strengthening Radiation Protection in Medicine

The creation of an online IAEA toolkit to strengthen radiation protection in medicine is nearing completion, with participants in a recent technical meeting agreeing on final details... Continue reading

Nuclear Science for Development: IAEA Calls on Private Companies to Donate Equipment

Potential donors can now express their interest to provide equipment to the IAEA’s laboratories, based on a list of equipment published on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) portal last week. Continue reading