The irradiation of gemstones in research reactors is a widespread practice, carried out to enhance their colour and increase their market value. The IAEA works with national regulators to ensure this practice is safe for workers and consumers. Continue reading →

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) viewed evidence provided to the team today that continues to indicate that Monday’s fire di Continue reading →

Interested contributors have until 2 December 2024 to submit synopses for the International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes, to be held from 26 to 30 May 2025 at IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Continue reading →

This World Breastfeeding Week, the IAEA is calling for more countries to provide input to a unique database. The IAEA’s Database on Human Milk Intake has been built using information generated from a nuclear technique that accurately measures breast mi... Continue reading →

The water level in the cooling pond at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) continues to decrease. Continue reading →

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a two-week International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission in Japan. The mission, conducted at the request of the Government of Japan, took place from 22 July... Continue reading →

A new IAEA radiopharmacy database will facilitate research, collaboration and the sustainability of safe radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use Continue reading →

Peru is advancing towards its goal of delivering universal health care to all cancer patients, with the decentralisation of cancer services now well underway and its second National Cancer Control Plan nearing completion. Continue reading →