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30 October 2020
Nuclear Power for the Future: New IAEA Publication Highlights Status of SMR Development
A new IAEA publication on small modular reactors (SMRs), among the most promising emerging technologies in nuclear power, can help countries identify reactor designs to suit their needs as they look for reliable and affordable energy sources to slash greenhouse gas emissions and drive sustainable development. Read more →
Press Release
30 October 2020
IAEA-Designated Experts to Observe Collection of Marine Samples near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commissioned Japanese experts to independently observe and document the collection of seawater, marine sediment and fish samples from coastal waters in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Read more →
News Story
29 October 2020
Mobilizing for Better Cancer Care through Innovation and Cooperation in Times of COVID-19
Virtually every aspect of healthcare has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and cancer care is no exception. Read more →
News Story
28 October 2020
Ensuring Safety on Earth from Nuclear Sources in Space
In early 1978, the world steeled itself as gravity pulled an uncontrolled satellite powered by a small reactor fueled with 45 kg of highly enriched uranium towards Earth. Read more →
News Story
27 October 2020
IAEA Director General Underscores Necessity of Partnerships for Achieving UN SDGs
International organizations must strive to overcome bureaucratic barriers and forge partnerships that maximise synergies in effectively addressing global development challenges, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 1 July: Vienna-based IAEA staff are now working from the VIC. For more, click here.
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9 – 20 Nov 2020
Vienna, Austria
(Virtual event) International Conference on Radiation Safety: Improving Radiation Protection in Practice
19 – 23 Apr 2021
Vienna, Austria
Second International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2021)
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