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4 February 2020
On World Cancer Day, IAEA Director General Calls for More Access to Radiotherapy
Much more must be done to make radiotherapy treatment available worldwide, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said in a video message to mark World Cancer Day. Read more →
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3 February 2020
IAEA Data Animation: Meeting Climate Goals as Countries Embark on Nuclear Power
A new IAEA data animation shows that global nuclear power generation will need to significantly expand beyond its historical markets, including in so-called newcomer countries interested in introducing this reliable source of low carbon electricity, if the world is to have a reasonable chance at meeting climate change goals. Read more →
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31 January 2020
Deadline Extended: Student Competition for Innovative IT Projects Supporting Education in Nuclear Technology
The deadline to submit project abstracts for the international student competition organized in conjunction with the International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Devel Read more →
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30 January 2020
Experts Gather in Vienna to Discuss the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Nuclear Verification
Technologists from around the world gathered at the Emerging Technologies Workshop 2020 from 27 to 29 January in Vienna, to explore with the IAEA new and developing technologies that have the potential to affect the Agency's verification mission. Read more →
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28 January 2020
More Newcomers Eye Nuclear Power as UAE, Belarus Set to Start Operating First Nuclear Power Plants
With Belarus and the United Arab Emirates preparing to operate their first nuclear power plants and two other countries building their first reactors, 2020 is set to be a significant year for so-called newcomer countries looking to add this reliable source of low carbon electricity to their energy mix. Read more →
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