Measuring Well-being
Researchers are tracking "biomarkers" to measure a wide variety of phenomena, ranging from the Earth's oxygen content billions of years ago to a search for life elsewhere in the Solar System. Full Story »
Feed the Child, Fight the Disease
Vitamins and minerals are vital in a child's diet to boost immunity and healthy development. Too often, young children's health and immunity are threatened by malnutrition and infections, creating a vicious cycle of infection exacerbating malnourishment. Full Story »
Feast and Famine
Every year, more than 10 million young children die in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, six million of these childhood deaths are linked to childhood malnutrition. Full Story »
Early Years
Of every ten children born in developing countries, one child will die before his or her fifth birthday. This extremely high death toll demonstrates the vulnerability of infants and young children to poor nutrition and poor health. 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 »
