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23 October 2019
Updated IAEA Publication: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material
The IAEA has updated its publication, Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, to help national authorities ensure that the transport of this material essential for use in health, agriculture, nuclear power generation and scientific research, is conducted safely. Read more →
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22 October 2019
IAEA Selects Best Visualizations of Atoms4Climate
Science communication is no simple task — complex concepts must be made easy to understand for audiences of varied backgrounds. Read more →
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21 October 2019
IAEA Board of Governors Begins Balloting for Director General Appointment
The IAEA Board of Governors today began the first steps of the balloting process for the appointment of a new Director General. Read more →
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21 October 2019
Experts Discuss Design Options for Future Fusion Power Plant
The design of a future Demonstration Fusion Power Plant (DEMO) was the topic of discussion at an IAEA workshop held in in Moscow, Russia, earlier this month. Researchers are currently developing different concepts for a DEMO, which should prove that fusion power can be used to generate electricity safely, consistently and reliably. Read more →
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18 October 2019
IAEA Partners with Prominent US Research Hospital to Tackle Childhood Cancers in Developing Countries
The IAEA and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are joining forces to combat childhood cancers in developing countries, where children are four times more likely to die of the disease than in high-income countries due to a lack of affordable treatment and quality care options. Read more →
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28 Oct – 1 Nov 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Symposium on Trends in Radiopharmaceuticals (ISTR-2019)
4 – 7 Nov 2019
The Hague, Netherlands
International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems: Working Together to Enhance Cooperation
25 – 29 Nov 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Conference on Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Effectiveness and Sustainability
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IAEA LEU Bank Becomes Operational with Delivery of Low Enriched Uranium
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