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24 April 2015
Mosquitoes are one of the world's most dangerous pests. These carriers of diseases such as dengue and malaria wreak havoc over large parts of the world, causing sickness and death. In the future they could be tackled through the use of a nuclear technique.

منع تكاثره: بحوث الوكالة في مجال مكافحة البعوض (باللغة الإنكليزية)

The sterile insect technique, SIT for short, has been used for over 50 years to tackle pests such as fruit and tsetse flies, moths and screwworms.  At the IAEA's Insect Pest Control Laboratory, which is operated under a partnership with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, entomologists are adapting this technique to tackle disease-carrying mosquitoes.

24 April 2015
Mosquitoes are one of the world's most dangerous pests. These carriers of diseases such as dengue and malaria wreak havoc over large parts of the world, causing sickness and death. In the future they could be tackled through the use of a nuclear technique.

Empêcher la multiplication : la recherche de l’AIEA sur la lutte contre les moustiques (en anglais)

The sterile insect technique, SIT for short, has been used for over 50 years to tackle pests such as fruit and tsetse flies, moths and screwworms.  At the IAEA's Insect Pest Control Laboratory, which is operated under a partnership with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, entomologists are adapting this technique to tackle disease-carrying mosquitoes.

24 April 2015
Mosquitoes are one of the world's most dangerous pests. These carriers of diseases such as dengue and malaria wreak havoc over large parts of the world, causing sickness and death. In the future they could be tackled through the use of a nuclear technique.

Evitar la procreación: la investigación del OIEA para controlar los mosquitos (en inglés)

The sterile insect technique, SIT for short, has been used for over 50 years to tackle pests such as fruit and tsetse flies, moths and screwworms.  At the IAEA's Insect Pest Control Laboratory, which is operated under a partnership with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, entomologists are adapting this technique to tackle disease-carrying mosquitoes.

13 February 2015
Third IAEA mission to review Japan's plans and work to decommission the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, February 2015, Tokyo, Japan.

IAEA Decommissioning Review Mission: Fukushima Daiichi, February 2015

Third IAEA mission to review Japan's plans and work to decommission the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, February 2015, Japan.

10 December 2014
As the world population grows, so does demand for food, leading to an increase in the use of agrochemicals in farming. In most countries these chemicals are an important part of food production. But if they are not used properly, their residues can contaminate food.
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The IAEA works with over 70 countries world-wide to support the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in their food control systems. One of these countries is Chile.

Giving Food a Health Check - IAEA Supports Food Safety Controls in Chile

Giving Food a Health Check - IAEA Supports Food Safety Controls in Chile

As the world population grows, so does demand for food, leading to an increase in the use of agrochemicals in farming. In most countries these chemicals are an important part of food production. But if they are not used properly, their residues can contaminate food.

9 October 2014
The Earth's environment is in constant threat: from climate change, natural catastrophes, pollution, and ecological damage resulting from various man-made activities, including accidental or intentional release of radioactivity. The ability to accurately measure the impact of these adverse environmental effects is crucial not only in determining the extent of damage but also to assist in remediating their effects.

ALMERA Network - Providing Accurate Measurements for Monitoring Radioactivity in the Environment

9 September 2014
In June 2014, the IAEA helped Montenegro to prepare over 90 radioactive sources for safe and secure storage. These sealed sources were contained in devices that were used primarily for lightning rods.

Conditioning of Radioactive Sources in Montenegro - IAEA Mission in June 2014

15 July 2014

IAEA Helps Zanzibar to Improve Rice Varieties

IAEA Helps Zanzibar to Improve Rice Varieties

 

15 July 2014

原子能机构帮助桑给巴尔改良水稻品种(英文)

IAEA Helps Zanzibar to Improve Rice Varieties

 

1 July 2014

You Only Get One Chance: Nuclear Forensics in Action

Nuclear Forensics is an important tool in the fight against illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material and assists authorities if a law has been broken.

1 July 2014

Una única oportunidad: la criminalística nuclear en acción (en inglés)

Nuclear Forensics is an important tool in the fight against illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material and assists authorities if a law has been broken.

1 July 2014

你只有一次机会:核法证学在行动 (英文)

Nuclear Forensics is an important tool in the fight against illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material and assists authorities if a law has been broken.

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