1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Knisele, R.M. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first use of man-made radioactive isotopes for medical purposes. In 1934, the first working cyclotron at the University of California had produced small amounts of radioactive phosphorus, iodine, and sodium; but widespread applications
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Suschny, O. Richman, D.M. Technological development in a country is directly dependent upon its analytical chemistry or measurement capability, because it is impossible to achieve any level of technological sophistication without the ability to measure. Measurement capability is needed to determine both
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available An abstract for this article will be available soon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available The increase in uranium production which will be required during the remainder of this century is unprecedented in the history of mineral development, and poses a major challenge to uranium geology and exploration. The first effects of the recent energy crisis are already
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by King, J.W. The Athens Symposium followed the recommendations of a panel meeting in April 1970 on uranium exploration geology. It was attended by 220 participants representing 40 countries and two international organizations; 43 papers were presented. An overview of the supply challenge of
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Fent, P. Accidentally, somebody had failed to switch off the Geiger counter; accidentally, somebody glanced at it. That is how Pakistani geologists returning from a routine survey along a mountain track discovered 'radioactive anomalies' - that was all that could be said at the time - in
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available One of the objectives of the IAEA is the provision of technical assistance to its Member States to carry out their peaceful nuclear activities more efficiently and safely. This involves looking for and supplying experts, equipment and fellowships. Since 1958 the Agency has
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available Northern Africa has recently experienced an exceptional period of severe drought. Practically no precipitation has been received during two or three years by large regions in the so-called Sahel zone, which extends over all Africa from West to East at a latitude between 10 and
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available Fellowships are part of the IAEA's technical assistance programme for developing countries. Each year, fellowship nominations are invited from the governments of developing countries, to be submitted to the IAEA through the ministry within the government which is responsible for
... Read more »
1974 - Volume 16, Issue 4 | by Author not available U.S. energy strategy is directed toward achieving energy self-sufficiency. Among the important implications of this policy are increased use of coal, including its conversion to gas and petroleum liquid to compensate for diminishing supplies of gas and oil, increased utilization
... Read more »
