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15 January 2019
Nuclear Research Reactors
Nuclear research reactors generate neutrons used to produce radioactive substances for medical and scientific uses and to check the composition of materials. Read more →
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11 January 2019
Philippines: Radiation-Processed Seaweed Increases Typhoon Resistance of Rice
Researchers in the Philippines have found that an extract of seaweed, when processed with radiation, can make plants more resistant to typhoons and boost rice production by 20–30%. Read more →
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10 January 2019
Medical Imaging: The Right Test at the Right Time
The use of radiation in medical imaging is essential for detecting diseases and saving lives – but it must always be justified. Read more →
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8 January 2019
X-rays Help to Uncover Who Painted a Centuries-old Masterpiece in Albania
Albanian researchers have used X-rays to discover who painted a delicate, centuries-old masterpiece of Saint George, one of Christianity’s most famous saints. Read more →
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7 January 2019
Ensuring Emergency Preparedness
Professionals from 15 European countries participated in the School of Radiation Emergency Management in Tulln, Austria. Read more →
Events
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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IAEA Nuclear Safety Review Service Marks 100th Mission Worldwide
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