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22 February 2019
Nuclear Science: A Vital Weapon Against Infection
For a hundred years we have found different ways of using radiation to diagnose infectious diseases without surgery. With a range of challenges threatening the global progress against infectious diseases, nuclear science is providing a vital weapon in this ongoing battle. Read more →
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21 February 2019
IAEA Holds First School on Drafting Nuclear Security Regulations for African Countries
Professionals from 10 African countries reviewed the status of their countries’ regulatory frameworks for the security of radioactive material and developed action plans to address any identified gaps during the IAEA’s first School on Drafting Nuclear Security Regulations for African Countries. Read more →
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19 February 2019
IAEA Radiation Monitoring Laboratory
The IAEA radiation monitoring laboratory celebrates 10 years of supporting countries to ensure the safety of workers exposed to radiation. Read more →
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18 February 2019
Nuclear Technology Helps Develop New Barley Variety in Kuwait
New home-grown barley varieties developed using irradiation with the support of the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are in the final stages of development and will be ready to be released to farmers for production in coming years. Read more →
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15 February 2019
IRRS Missions Strengthen Nuclear Regulatory Frameworks
Nuclear safety is a national responsibility that requires robust regulations. The IAEA helps countries establish and strengthen their regulatory frameworks for nuclear safety through an expert peer review called the Integrated Regulatory Review Service, or IRRS. Read more →
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20 – 24 May 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Symposium on Isotope Hydrology - Advancing the Understanding of Water Cycle Processes
18 – 21 Jun 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry (IDOS-2019)
24 – 28 Jun 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on the Management of Spent Fuel from Nuclear Power Reactors 2019
7 – 11 Oct 2019
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power
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