Radioactive sources contain radioactive material of a particular radionuclide (an unstable form of an element emitting radiation), which can vary based on the application for which the source was manufactured. Continue reading →

Kenya has made significant progress in the development of the national nuclear infrastructure for the country’s new research reactor programme, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) review mission. Continue reading →

Is there microplastic pollution in Antarctica? Research has shown microplastics - plastic particles below five mm in diameter - are already present in Antarctica. Continue reading →

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with Argentina, launched its first scientific research expedition today to investigate the presence of microplastics in Antarctica as part of efforts to combat this growing environmental pro... Continue reading →

Adopting nuclear energy can help countries meet their climate goals, encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and drive gender empowerment. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s first nuclear power plant wil... Continue reading →

Following discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has taken action to ensure an immediate supply of back-up electricity in case its main external power line is lost, as has happened rep... Continue reading →

Nora Zakaria aspires to bring more awareness to available solutions for managing radioactive waste, as well as how to avoid generating legacy waste. Continue reading →

Norway is the latest IAEA Member State to team up with the Agency’s Department of Safeguards by establishing a Member State Support Programme. The partnership, formally signed on 27 September 2023, will see Norway working closely with the IAEA to addre... Continue reading →