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 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 …
Five Reasons the Clean Energy Transition Needs Nuclear Power
Jan 27, 2026 · Nuclear energy ranks among the cleanest power sources when assessed across its entire lifecycle. Lifecycle analyses consider every stage — from uranium mining and fuel fabrication …
Department of Nuclear Energy | IAEA
Oct 24, 2025 · The Department of Nuclear Energy fosters sustainable nuclear energy development by supporting existing and new nuclear programmes around the world. It provides technical support on …
The Nuclear Technology Review 2025 covers the following select areas: nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, environmental remediation and radioactive waste management, fusion …
2025 Wrapped: IAEA’s Most-Read Nuclear Explainers
Dec 19, 2025 · 1. Understanding Nuclear Energy One of the IAEA’s most popular articles in 2025 was the explainer on What is Nuclear Energy? Readers learned about how splitting atoms generates …
Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Estimates for the Period up to ...
The 45th edition of Reference Data Series No. 1 contains estimates of energy, electricity and nuclear power trends up to the year 2050. In deriving the nuclear capacity projections, all operating reactors, …
The Year Ahead: Key Events at the IAEA in 2026
Jan 8, 2026 · From strengthening safeguards and helping countries build resilient nuclear fuel supply chains to enhancing radiation protection for patients, 2026 will be an eventful year for the IAEA and …