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1986–2011: 25 Year Anniversary of the Chernobyl Accident

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:36:48 +0000

Tuesday, 26 April 2011, will mark a quarter-century since the Chernobyl accident in the former USSR. To mark the event, the IAEA created a series of stories, photographs and videos that depict the current environmental, social and technical aspects of the affected regions in Belarus and the Ukraine.

Nuclear Power for Next Generation

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:54:49 +0000

Energy is key to meeting many of the United Nations’ Millennium Development goals. Some 60 countries have shown an interest in nuclear power as a possible way to meet the growing need for energy worldwide.

Photo Essay: Cancer Epidemic

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:57:54 +0000

Cancer deaths in the developing world are expected to surpass the collective toll of three illnesses targeted by the Millennium Development Goals – HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

IAEA Highlights in 2010

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:22:45 +0000

In retrospect, the closing year 2010 reflected the IAEA’s continued active role in applying nuclear technology for maintaining peace and promoting social development.

Removing Nuclear Fuel from Vinca: Closing a Nuclear Chapter

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:10:53 +0000

Shut down 26 years ago, the Vinca nuclear research reactor in Serbia attracted global attention because the site continued to house highly enriched uranium fuel that was stored in poor conditions.

Success Stories in Technical Cooperation

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:31:11 +0000

IAEA success stories in Technical Cooperation.

International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:06:41 +0000

45th Anniversary of the International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP).

Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Mon, 31 May 2010 11:25:19 +0000

IAEA Introduction to the Nuclear Fuel Cycle.

Drip Irrigation: More Crop per Drop

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:48:14 +0000

The drip irrigation technique.

2009: Year in Review

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:40:46 +0000

Nuclear-related events and developments in 2009 reflected global trends dealing with global security, environmental, and economic issues.

Olive Fly: Nuclear Technology to Protect an Ancient Fruit

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:17:23 +0000

IAEA uses Sterile Insect Technique to control the olive fruit fly.

Deep Disposal: The Swedish Solution

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:16:48 +0000

A final resting place for spent nuclear fuel.

Toxic Playpens: Children and Lead Pollution

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:14:01 +0000

The Jamaican Government, with help from the IAEA, continues to tackle lead pollution.

The Big Fix: Cleaning Up Vin?a

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:41:07 +0000

Serbia and the IAEA are teaming up to clean up Vin?a, a site with an aging research reactor and warehouses filled with decaying radioactive waste.

Blue Sky, Clear Waters – Managing Pollution in the Caribbean Sea

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:44:54 +0000

An IAEA technical cooperation project in the Caribbean is helping countries manage coastal pollution through the use of nuclear techniques, and building collaborative networks and enhanced technical capabilities in the process. (http://www.iaea.org/NewsCenter/Features/2009/Caribbean/pollution_sp.html”>Spanish Version)

Radiation Protecton of Patients: Exchanging Knowledge

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:19:11 +0000

State-of-the-Art technology display at 2009 European Congress of Radiology (ECR).

Natural and Artificial Ionizing Radiation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:16:58 +0000

Safe use of ionizing radiation in medicine.

Plant Breeding Success Stories

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:19:41 +0000

Plant breeding success stories.

In Vietnam, Alongside Progress, a Battle for Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:31:00 +0000

IAEA, Partners Join to Help Fight Rising Cases of Cancer

Golden Wheat “Greens” Kenya’s Drylands

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:28:19 +0000

A new variety of wheat, one that is high yielding and resistant to drought, is helping small farming families in Kenya harvest on farmlands once considered too poor to cultivate, to the country’s social and economic benefit.

Global Schoolhouse on Rua 6

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:22:08 +0000

Citizens were tragically unaware about the effects of an old radiation source in 1987.

On the Nuclear Train Leaving Prague

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:41:37 +0000

Rez, Czech Republic – It’s cold, freezing cold. On a rainy December night, dozens of men and women have gathered on a hillside near the river Vltava, best known for its romantic views over the Czech capital. But tonight, they have no time for taking romantic pictures. This operation is potentially dangerous and will last through the night.

Technical Cooperation Exhibit at the 51st IAEA General Conference

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:24:01 +0000

An exhibit from the Department of Technical Cooperation is providing information on a range of project focusing on agriculture, health, environment, water resource management, radiation technology and energy.

Photo Gallery: 51st IAEA General Conference

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:08:17 +0000

A chocolate replica of the Saliera, a US $60 million Rennaisance sculpture, is being displayed at the 51st IAEA General Conference. This and other images are featured in a photo gallery of conference activities and events that is now available on line

At the 51st General Conference – A Look Behind the Scenes

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:39:30 +0000

A look behind the scenes of the IAEA General Conference, as told by those involved in planning and organizing the event.

New Cancer Hospital in Zambia Brings Hope to Patients

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:54:22 +0000

For one patient in Zambia, the country’s new cancer hospital ends years of waiting and brings renewed hope to her and thousands of cancer patients, a story on the Department of Technical Cooperation website reports.

IAEA Team en Route to North Korean Nuclear Facilities

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:23:55 +0000

An IAEA expert team is en route to the nuclear facilities in Yongbyon, in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK/North Korea) to verify and monitor the shutdown and sealing of the facilities.

Nuclear Security and Pan American Games

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:22:43 +0000

Major public international events are confronting a new security reality – the risk of the malicious use of nuclear or other radioactive material.

Tanzania’s Cancer Centre Works to Save Lives

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:12:45 +0000

For Tanzania’s cancer patients, life-saving radiotherapy is available only at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam. That’s a huge workload for this small hospital and its dedicated staff.

The Middle East’s Fruitful Valley

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:12:46 +0000

In the Middle East, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority are working side-by-side to protect a fruitful valley. They’re using a spin-off nuclear technology that countries in the Americas and elsewhere are applying to fight food pests and protect their crops.

Science, Sex Superflies

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:10:37 +0000

In Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Guatemala and the United States, the battle of the sexes is a profitable affair.

Unlocking Secrets Within

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:47:32 +0000

Nuclear Technology & Artistic Treasures.

A Life Saving Hotline

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:42:44 +0000

The IAEA Incident & Emergency Centre Answers the Call.

Moments in Time

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:45:00 +0000

IAEA Marks Its First Half Century

50th IAEA General Conference.

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:36:47 +0000

Images from the week-long conference in Sept ember 2006.

Vinca

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:40:52 +0000

The clock is ticking to secure Serbia’s nuclear waste.

Tackling Tuwaitha’s Radioactive Ruins

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:28:07 +0000

IAEA Asked to Help Clean Iraq “Hot” Spots.

Revisiting Chernobyl Villages

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:10:21 +0000

For local families the accident is more than just a distant memory.

Cancer Care in Nicaragua

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:33:35 +0000

Giving Voice to a Vision. English Version → :: Spanish Version →

Saving the Source of Chocolate

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:25:11 +0000

Using nuclear science to protect Ghana’s cocoa production.

The Dose That Saves

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:08:06 +0000

Radiation is a double-edged sword that can hurt people… but can also save lives.

Training Nuclear Watchdogs

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:18:37 +0000

Learning the “ins and outs” of safeguards. Part 1 (Slovakia) → :: Part 2 (Sweden) →

A Changing of the Guard

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:03:40 +0000

Preserving nuclear knowledge for the next generation of engineers.

Ricemakers of Vietnam

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:58:03 +0000

Rice breeders work to improve harvests and livelihoods. Part 1 :: Part 2

Water for 30 cents a Barrel

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:04:06 +0000

Preserving Colombia’s Morroa aquifer for use by future generations.

Nobel Peace Prize 2005

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:16:49 +0000

The IAEA and its Director General share the Nobel Peace Prize Award for 2005.