- What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
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 nucleus of an atom of uranium-235 splits into two smaller nuclei, for example a barium nucleus and a krypton nucleus and two or three neutrons
- International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, promoting the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology It works in a wide range of areas including energy generation, health, food and agriculture and environmental protection
- Nuclear Technology Review 2025
The Nuclear Technology Review 2025 covers the following select areas: nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, environmental remediation and radioactive waste management, fusion research and technology development for future energy production, research reactors, particle accelerators and nuclear instrumentation, atomic and nuclear
- Nuclear Explained - International Atomic Energy Agency
The articles and videos on this page offer easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology The many peaceful uses of nuclear technology have a beneficial impact on our everyday lives – from energy production and food security to health care and the protection of
- Nuclear Explained - Nuclear science | IAEA
Nuclear science and technology are often used in the study and preservation of valuable cultural objects These objects include everything from paintings, clothing and musical instruments, to statues, arms and armour — even Egyptian mummies and an entire ancient wooden ship
- Five Reasons the Clean Energy Transition Needs Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy ranks among the cleanest power sources when assessed across its entire lifecycle Lifecycle analyses consider every stage — from uranium mining and fuel fabrication to plant construction, operation and decommissioning
- Scientific, technical publications in the nuclear field | IAEA
The IAEA is a leading publisher in the nuclear field Its more than 9,000 scientific and technical publications include international safety standards, technical guides, conference proceedings and scientific reports They cover the breadth of the IAEA’s work, focusing on nuclear power, radiation therapy, nuclear safety and security, and nuclear law, among others
- Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Nuclear energy was in the spotlight in 2024 as the IAEA and the Government of Belgium organized the world’s first Nuclear Energy Summit, and the IAEA raised its projections for nuclear electrical generation for the fourth year in a row Our explainer on nuclear energy was the most read in English and in all the other UN languages Read it here
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