Using Nuclear Techniques to Combat Climate Change and Improve Crop Yields
Farmers in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Uruguay are increasing crop yields and enhancing the fertility and quality of the soil in an environmentally friendly, cost-effective way – thanks to the results of an IAEA coordinated research project recently concluded in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
New Technique to Fight Prostate Cancer: IAEA organizes first-of-a-kind training for Radiopharmacists
For the first time, radiopharmacists from across Central and Eastern Europe learned about an emerging technique in treating prostate cancer at an IAEA course organized at the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland last month.
NEW CRP: Enhancing the Beneficial Effects of Radiation Processing in Nanotechnology (F22070)
Starting in 2018, the IAEA is launching a new 4-year Coordinated Research Project (CRP) that will enhance the capability of Member States in the application of nanotechnology in several areas including environmental protection and remediation, electronics and energy, and advanced functional materials.
World Environment Day 2018: Nuclear Techniques Reveal How Microplastics Pollute our Oceans
While the visible impact of large plastic debris on marine environments has been well documented, the potential harm caused by microplastics is much less clear...