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UN nuclear watchdog's work impacting lives worldwide, says agency chief

The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today delivered an opening statement at the meeting of its Board of Governors by addressing issues of technical cooperation, nuclear applications, nuclear energy, safety and security, and nuclear verification.

Nuclear techniques to help better understand causes of stunting

Work is underway to try and identify reasons for child stunting beyond poor nutrition, and the answer may be found with nuclear technology according to the UN.

In 2014, one in every four children under five years of age was stunted, a total of 159 million globally.

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New guidelines tighten disposal of radioactive materials at sea

Stricter rules and guidelines against the dumping of radioactive material at sea will protect humans and marine life.

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Nuclear power’s role in reducing emissions, focus of new study

The important role nuclear power could play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the focus of a new report released by the UN Nuclear Agency, the IAEA.

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African countries using nuclear power for energy

African countries are increasingly turning towards nuclear power to meet their growing energy needs and pull them out of the “dark”.

That’s according to the head of Kenya’s Nuclear Electricity Board, one of many African countries where nuclear power is being considered.

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Women urged to consider career in nuclear industry

Although the nuclear energy sector is growing, the number of women working in it remains low, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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World must work to harness great potential of nuclear science

One of the world’s youngest nuclear scientists says the field has unlimited possibilities to improve people’s everyday lives.

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Impact of nuclear tests observed on International Day

The ill-effects of nuclear testing in Kazakhstan are still being seen according to authorities, even though the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test site closed over 20 years ago.

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Better cattle breeding through nuclear science

Cattle breeders around the world have been trained in a process which can detect if artificial insemination has worked at an early stage.

The procedure has proved to be a good way to get better quality and healthier livestock.

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Nuclear technology used to stop spread of animal diseases

Nuclear technologies are being adapted by the UN to diagnose animal and bird diseases in hours rather than the days which conventional methods typically take.

Highly contagious infections can travel easily across borders and can lead to the death of livestock.

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