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12 May 2025
International Day of Plant Health: Suppressing Fruit Flies in Africa
As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests. Read more →
News Story
9 May 2025
Study Reveals Potential of Seaweed Farms as Carbon Storage Solution
New research shows seaweed farms store carbon as effectively as natural coastal ecosystems, broadening marine carbon removal methods. Read more →
Press Release
8 May 2025
Update 290 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has once again lost the connection to its only remaining back-up power line, underlining the continued fragility of the electrical grid during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today. Read more →
Bulletin Article
7 May 2025
Enhancing Export Success: Costa Rica’s Commitment to Food Safety
With support from the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Costa Rica’s National Laboratory for Veterinary Services now uses nuclear techniques to detect harmful residues in meat—ensuring food safety. Read more →
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6 May 2025
Avoiding Cosmic Rays: Monaco's Underground Laboratory
Natural radiation from space can interfere with measuring radioactivity in scientific samples. The IAEA built an underground lab to minimize this interference and allow precise measurements. Read more →
Featured Story
5 May 2025
Nuclear Desalination: A Sustainable Solution for Water Security in the Arab Region
Nuclear desalination is offering countries in the Arab region and beyond a clean alternative to energy-hungry traditional desalination. Read more →
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