What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 11, 2025 · 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 …
International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
Nov 7, 2025 · 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 …
Nuclear technology and applications | IAEA
Oct 17, 2025 · The IAEA assists its Member States in using nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes and facilitates the transfer of such technology and knowledge in a sustainable manner to …
Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Dec 23, 2024 · 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 …
Nuclear Energy in the Clean Energy Transition
Jan 24, 2025 · Nuclear energy is still providing the world with a quarter of its low-carbon power and supporting the roll out of intermittent renewables like solar and wind. In future we will see even more …
What is Nuclear Fusion? - International Atomic Energy Agency
Aug 3, 2023 · Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. Fusion reactions take place in a state of …
Nuclear power and climate change | IAEA
Sep 8, 2016 · Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy. In 2018, nuclear power produced about 10 percent of the world’s electricity. Together with the expanding renewable energy sources and fuel …
Outlook for Nuclear Energy in Africa | IAEA
Sep 4, 2025 · Africa faces rising energy demands and energy security and climate challenges. The IAEA’s new publication, developed for South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency, highlights nuclear …
Nuclear Energy Education Gets a Boost from the IAEA
Jul 2, 2025 · The IAEA has launched a new advisory service called INEAS to develop the nuclear energy education programmes needed for safe and sustainable nuclear power, as well as other …
Career Development Initiative for Women in Nuclear Concludes for 2025
Aug 15, 2025 · Women working in the nuclear field visited Canada last week as part of an IAEA initiative to boost their career development. During the third and final visit of the 2025 IAEA Lise Meitner …