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26 January 2021
Radiation Safety in Use of Nuclear Gauges: IAEA Issues Recommendations
Nuclear gauges are devices with a radioactive source or radiation generator, which are used to measure parameters such as thickness, density, moisture and tank or column fill levels in pavements, petroleum and plastic. Read more →
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25 January 2021
Register for Virtual Radiotherapy Conference
Health care professionals from around the world will exchange the latest developments in the clinical applications of radiation oncology, radiation biology and medical physics at an IAEA conference to be held online next month. Read more →
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22 January 2021
IAEA Highlights Support to Combat Cancer and COVID at Global Health Meeting
Close collaboration between the IAEA and World Health Organization (WHO) has contributed to tackling both cancer and COVID-19, IAEA leaders said at the WHO’s 148th Executive Board meeting this week. Read more →
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22 January 2021
Cotton in Pakistan: How Nuclear Techniques are Helping the Textile Industry
Cotton, linen and silk are textiles associated with fashion and fashion capitals of the world, such as Paris, Milan, London and New York. Read more →
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20 January 2021
Improved Soil and Nutrient Management Practices Increase Rice Yields in Lao PDR
Rice, the main staple crop in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), is key to food security and employment. Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 13 Jan.: Most of Vienna-based IAEA staff are working remotely until 7 February. For more, click here.
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30 Aug – 3 Sep 2021
Beijing, China
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