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17 October 2018
IAEA Reviews Belarus's Emergency Preparedness and Response Framework
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today concluded a 10-day mission to review Belarus’s preparedness and response arrangements for nuclear and radiological emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) was carried out at the request of the Government of Belarus. Read more →
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16 October 2018
Technical and Scientific Support Key for Strong Nuclear Safety and Security: IAEA Conference Opens
Organizations play a supportive role in sustaining the nuclear and radiological safety and security infrastructure in many countries, working with the regulators. Read more →
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15 October 2018
IAEA Showcases Global Coordination on Small, Medium Sized or Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs)
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) expanding international coordination on the safe and secure development and deployment of small, medium sized or modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) has come into focus with new publications and expert meetings on these emerging technologies. Read more →
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12 October 2018
New Mutant Cowpea Variety Helps Zimbabwe’s Farmers in Drought Prone Areas
Zimbabwean farmers have seen a 10-20% increase in their cowpea yields thanks to the use of a new variety bred using nuclear techniques. Read more →
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11 October 2018
IAEA Neutron Activation E-learning Course Helps Scientists in 40 Countries
From helping to solve historical criminal cases to determining the fate of a disappearing beach in Jamaica and the air quality at your gym: neutron activation is an established method to find out the composition and origin of materials. Read more →
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28 – 30 Nov 2018
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Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology: Addressing Current and Emerging Development Challenges
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