What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 11, 2025 · What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy. For instance, when hit by a neutron, the …
Nuclear technology and applications | IAEA
Oct 17, 2025 · The IAEA assists its Member States in using nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes and facilitates the transfer of such technology and knowledge in a sustainable manner to …
Six Global Trends in Nuclear Power You Should Know
Nov 21, 2025 · Here are six key trends from the Nuclear Power Status in 2025 that show how nuclear energy uptake is evolving: 1. Global Nuclear Capacity can Increase by more than double by 2050 …
Nuclear Desalination: A Sustainable Solution for Water Security in the ...
May 5, 2025 · Nuclear desalination is offering countries in the Arab region and beyond a clean alternative to energy-hungry traditional desalination. Freshwater scarcity is a persistent challenge …
Outlook for Nuclear Energy in Africa | IAEA
Sep 4, 2025 · Africa faces rising energy demands and energy security and climate challenges. The IAEA’s new publication, developed for South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency, highlights nuclear …
Nuclear Energy Education Gets a Boost from the IAEA
Jul 2, 2025 · The IAEA has launched a new advisory service called INEAS to develop the nuclear energy education programmes needed for safe and sustainable nuclear power, as well as other …
Advances in Nuclear Medicine Mean Patient Protection Needs …
Aug 13, 2025 · Radiation protection measures for patients will need rapid updating to keep pace with exciting new developments in nuclear medicine, according to experts at a recent IAEA meeting on …
Nuclear Data Services | IAEA
Jan 15, 2020 · The IAEA provides fundamental nuclear data for energy and non-energy applications, as well as atomic data for fusion energy research. Reliable atomic and nuclear data are essential …
Career Development Initiative for Women in Nuclear Concludes for 2025
Aug 15, 2025 · Women working in the nuclear field visited Canada last week as part of an IAEA initiative to boost their career development. During the third and final visit of the 2025 IAEA Lise Meitner …
Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA
Nov 7, 2025 · Nuclear power reactors produce energy by initiating and controlling a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Currently, over 400 such reactors in 32 countries provide about 10 per cent of the …