How the IAEA Fights the Cancer Epidemic
In developing countries, 655 people die from cancer every hour. Their populations are burgeoning and so is the number of new cancer cases. Full Story »
Cut Off From Care
Sixty years after radiotherapy machines powered by the radioisotope Cobalt 60 (Co-60) were first introduced to treat cancer they remain a workhorse of radiation oncology. They are safe and precise. Full Story »
The Hidden Epidemic
Twenty-two-year-old Saadatu Usaman was beating her cancer when the money for the treatment ran out. Now it´s spread to her chest, and the new drugs she needs cost even more. Full Story »
Offering a Cure
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. About 83 percent of cervical cancer cases occur in developing countries. Full Story »
Inside the IAEA
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Books and Publications
Safety Framework for Nuclear Power Source Applications in Outer Space
Fundamental safety objectives of space nuclear power source applications. Read Booklet »
One World
Latest Edition of the IAEA Bulletin, the flagship magazine of the IAEA. Read Bulletin »
Video
Inside a contamination-free laboratory, scientists hunt for atomic fingerprints at Seibersdorf, Austria. They are looking for telltale signs of uranium or plutonium that can reveal illegal nuclear activities.
IAEA Chief speaks to Press in Nigeria
IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano briefs the media in Abuja, 14 December 2009. Watch Video »
Statement to International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles
IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano briefs the media in Abuja, 7 December 2009. Watch Video »
Photo Essays
Olive Fly
Nuclear technology to protect an ancient fruit. View Essay »
Deep Disposal: The Swedish Solution
Nuclear technology to protect an ancient fruit. View Essay »
The Big Fix: Cleaning up Vinča
Reviewing progress of largest-ever Technical Cooperation project. View Essay »
IAEA Podcasts
Toxic Playpens: Children and Lead Pollution
Sasha Henriques speaks with victims of lead poisoning as well as scientists at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences and at the IAEA about the issue. Listen »
Deep Geological Disposal
An interview with Peter Wikberg, the Research Director for Safety and Science at the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company. Listen »
The work of PACT in Tanzania
An interview with Peter Wikberg, the Research Director for Safety and Science at the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company. Listen »
