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31 July 2025
IAEA-Supported Laboratory Opens to Fight Microplastics in Galapagos Islands
A new laboratory supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency was officially inaugurated this month in the Galapagos Islands to address the growing threat of marine microplastic pollution. Read more →
Press Release
31 July 2025
Nuclear Science and Nuclear Security Infrastructure to Protect Rare Rhinos: IAEA-Supported Project Marks a Milestone
In a pioneering effort to combat wildlife trafficking of the threatened rhinoceros, a South African University today began implementing a project supported by the IAEA. The project combines the safe insertion of radioactive isotopes into rhino horns and available nuclear security infrastructure to deter and detect illegal poaching. Read more →
Press Release
30 July 2025
Update 306 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) carried out independent measurements today to confirm that there had been no increase in radiation levels at the site, contrary to some social media posts overnight, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Read more →
Press Release
30 July 2025
IAEA Mission to Zambia Finds Strong Commitment to Nuclear Security, Encourages Focus on Capacity Building
The IAEA completed an advisory service mission to Zambia focused on assessing the country's nuclear security regime for nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control, referred to as MORC. Read more →
News Story
29 July 2025
Singapore: IAEA Supports Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Ambitions
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Singapore last week to reaffirm support to the country and the wider region, as interest grows in Southeast Asia for nuclear power and technology. Read more →
News Story
28 July 2025
How Nuclear Technology is Testing Pistachios for Toxins
Pistachios, once a treat reserved for royalty, but popular worldwide today, can harbour carcinogenic aflatoxins. Nuclear technology is helping to make them safer. Read more →
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