ICARST 2017: Radiation Technology for Development — How the IAEA Helps
Radiation, when used wisely and with the right safety precautions, can work wonders for our lives and the environment, making our world a safer, healthier and more secure place to live.
ICARST 2017: Applying Radiation Science and Technology in Everyday Life
Sterilizing human tissue for use in surgery, tackling industrial pollution and producing high-quality biodegradable food packaging are among the innovative applications of radiation technology presented at the IAEA's first International Conference on the Application of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST) this week.
Canada Pursues More Eco-friendly Food Packaging from Irradiated Nanofibres
Across the globe, discarded food packaging is polluting public spaces and pushing already overloaded landfills to the brink.
Chile Stays Ahead in the Race for Scarce Minerals With Radiation Technology
Competition is heating up in the multibillion dollar global race for high-grade minerals and metals as known resources grow scarce and demand increases for their use in all kinds of everyday products, from mobile phones to pots and pans. For countries like Chile, radiation technology is key to keeping a competitive edge.
Culture Meets Nuclear Science in Brazil
Art conservationists and nuclear scientists may make an unlikely team, but in Brazil these specialists have joined forces to harness nuclear technology to preserve more than 20 000 cultural artefacts.