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 …
International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nuclear Explained - Nuclear science | IAEA
Jul 17, 2024 · Nuclear science and technology are often used in the study and preservation of valuable cultural objects. These objects include everything from paintings, clothing and …
Nuclear Data Services | IAEA
Jan 15, 2020 · The IAEA provides fundamental nuclear data for energy and non-energy applications, as well as atomic data for fusion energy research. Reliable atomic and nuclear …
Nuclear Energy Makes History as Final COP28 Agreement Calls for …
Dec 13, 2023 · Nuclear energy made history today as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) wrapped up in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. For the first time …
The Atom and the Algorithm: Nuclear Energy and AI are …
Dec 3, 2025 · In nuclear power operations, AI supports predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and optimization of thermal performance. In design, it supports accelerated reactor …