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Press Release
4 August 2023
Update 177 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have observed no mines or explosives on the rooftops of Unit 3 and Unit 4 reactor buildings and the turbine halls at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), after having been given access yesterday afternoon, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
News Story
3 August 2023
What is Nuclear Fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma — a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties distinct from solids, liquids or gases. Read more →
Bulletin Article
2 August 2023
Innovation in Virtual Computer Security Training for Nuclear and Radiological Facilities
The IAEA is responding to increased demand for computer security training in the nuclear field with training courses and a virtual training platform. With training, countries can build capacity and strengthen global cybersecurity for nuclear security. Read more →
News Story
1 August 2023
New Publication: Interfaces and Synergies Between Nuclear Security and Safety
The nexus between nuclear safety and nuclear security is an aspect that underpins the IAEA’s work and assistance offered to countries around the world. Read more →
News Story
31 July 2023
IAEA Missions Highlight Potential of Research Reactors for Innovative Nuclear Energy Solutions
Research reactors are contributing to the development of innovative nuclear energy solutions, such as research into nuclear fission and fusion material. Read more →
Press Release
29 July 2023
Update 176 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has completed the planned transition of its reactor unit 5 to cold shutdown while moving reactor unit 4 to hot shutdown, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
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16 – 21 Oct 2023
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
29th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2023)
27 – 30 Nov 2023
Dead Sea, Jordan
International Conference on Research Reactors: Achievements, Experience and the Way to a Sustainable Future
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