In South Africa approximately one rhino is being killed for its horn every day. A pioneering effort capitalising on the world’s nuclear security infrastructure is being rolled out this week to help prevent the illegal poaching and protect South Africa’... Continue reading →

A new laboratory supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was officially inaugurated this month in the Galapagos Islands to address the growing threat of marine microplastic pollution. Continue reading →

In a pioneering effort to combat wildlife trafficking of the threatened rhinoceros, a South African University today began implementing a project supported by the IAEA. The project combines the safe insertion of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns an... Continue reading →

The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) carried out independent measurements today to confirm that there had been no increase in radiation levels at the site, contrary to some social media posts overnight, Director Gene... Continue reading →

The IAEA completed an advisory service mission to Zambia focused on assessing the country's nuclear security regime for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control, referred to as MORC. Continue reading →

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Singapore last week to reaffirm support to the country and the wider region, as interest grows in Southeast Asia for nuclear power and technology.   Continue reading →

Pistachios, once a treat reserved for royalty, but popular worldwide today, can harbour carcinogenic aflatoxins. Nuclear technology is helping to make them safer. Continue reading →

The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been informed of further military attacks on targets in the city of Enerhodar, where most plant staff live, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Continue reading →