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IAEA Laboratory for Occupational Radiation Monitoring Receives International Accreditation

2017-07-14 09:15

The IAEA’s laboratory which provides services to many countries in occupational radiation monitoring has recently earned ISO re-accreditation, testifying that it meets the highest quality and procedural standards.

Using Information and Communication Technologies to Achieve SDGs: UN Report Features IAEA Initiatives

2017-07-13 14:45

An ITU report detailing how information and communication technologies are changing lives and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was released today in Geneva.

Cambodian Researchers Use Isotopic Technique to Help Farmers Increase Yields and Revenues

2017-07-10 15:00

Poorer farmers who cannot afford to buy enough fertilizer can achieve high yields by using more manure and compost and planting alternative crops between rice growing seasons, Cambodia’s agricultural researchers have found.

Nuclear Science for Art: Workshop Focuses on Safe Practices

2017-07-06 16:30

Radiation is commonly used for detailed analysis as well as preservation of delicate paintings, but it is imperative to ensure that the techniques used do not damage the material being analysed.

IAEA Director General Acknowledges Bangladesh Progress at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

2017-07-05 16:50

Bangladesh is making significant progress in the construction of its first nuclear power plant, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said during a visit to the country this week.

Nuclear Emergencies at Sea: Experts Practice Emergency Communication Procedures

2017-07-05 14:30

Experts from France, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom took part in a simulated table-top exercise on 28 June to practice their transboundary cooperation and communication in emergencies relating to nuclear materials being transported by sea.

The IAEA's Role in Disaster Risk Reduction Law

2017-07-04 17:32

The IAEA has an important mandate and is engaged in a broad array of activities on issues of disaster risk reduction as this relates to the many peaceful applications of atomic energy, said IAEA Legal Adviser and Director of the Office of Legal Affairs Peri L. Johnson in her keynote remarks at the Disaster Risk Reduction and International Law Symposium in Reading, UK.

Nuclear Law Course Held in Lima, Peru, 12 to 15 June 2017

2017-07-04 17:30

An introductory course on nuclear law was held in Lima, Peru, from 12 to 15 June 2017, with the support of the IAEA.

IAEA Director General Highlights IAEA Support for Development During Myanmar Visit

2017-07-03 10:29

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano highlighted the important role of nuclear science and technology in supporting sustainable development in his discussions with State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw Aung San Suu Kyi , during his visit to Myanmar last week.

Delivering the Right Radiation Dose: Workshop Helps Professionals Integrate Uncertainties

2017-06-30 17:35

Dosimetry experts in laboratories and hospitals in 50 countries can now better control the accuracy of radiation measurements, thanks to a recent workshop on Uncertainty Estimations for Radiation Measurements held at the IAEA.

Artificial Insemination Doubles Value of Cambodian Cows, Increasing Farmers' Income

2017-06-29 14:00

Rolling out the artificial insemination programme for cattle in Cambodia would open up market opportunities and increase farmers’ income, according to researchers and veterinary officials in the province where a pilot programme is under way with support from the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

IAEA Tests Global Emergency Response in Largest Ever Nuclear Accident Simulation

2017-06-22 15:00

The largest-ever international exercise simulating the global emergency response to a nuclear accident took place this week, involving hundreds of participants from 82 countries and 11 international organizations.

Q&A: IAEA Director on Nuclear Power, Upcoming Ministerial Conference

2017-06-21 13:17

The IAEA is organizing the fourth International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century from 30 October-1 November 2017.

IAEA Conference Addresses Key Issues and Recent Advances in Radiotherapy

2017-06-20 12:45

Treating more cancer patients efficiently, effectively and safely — making use of the latest advances in technology — presents both an opportunity and a challenge, and the IAEA can help its Member States to improve quality and access to cancer care services.

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques in Focus Next Week

2017-06-16 17:17

The IAEA is organizing the second International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO2) next week to review the current developments in clinical applications in