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 Explained - International Atomic Energy Agency
The articles and videos on this page offer easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology. The many peaceful uses of nuclear technology have a beneficial impact on …
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 Explained - International Atomic Energy Agency
Sep 13, 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 energy, safe use of nuclear power | IAEA
Oct 10, 2025 · The IAEA fosters the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting existing and new nuclear programmes around the world, catalysing innovation and building capacity in 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 …
IAEA Hosts First International Symposium on AI and Nuclear Energy
Dec 3, 2025 · Global energy and technology leaders are gathering this week at IAEA headquarters in Vienna for the first ever International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Nuclear Energy. …
The Atom and the Algorithm: Nuclear Energy and AI are Converging to ...
Dec 3, 2025 · In nuclear power operations, AI supports predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and optimization of thermal performance. In design, it supports accelerated reactor modelling, fuel-cycle …
Do You Know How Nuclear Technology Impacts Our Lives?
Nov 27, 2024 · Nuclear and related techniques were used to finetune water-saving irrigation technology, such as small-scale drip irrigation for watering fields efficiently and delivering small but precise …