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 …
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 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 sources and fuel …
What is Nuclear Fusion? - International Atomic Energy Agency
Aug 3, 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 Education Gets a Boost from the IAEA
Jul 2, 2025 · The IAEA has launched a new advisory service called INEAS to develop the nuclear energy education programmes needed for safe and sustainable nuclear power, as well as other …
50 Years of Nuclear Energy1 “The energy produced by breaking down the atom is a very poor kind of thing. Anyone who expects a source of power from the transformations of these atoms is talking …
Career Development Initiative for Women in Nuclear Concludes for 2025
Aug 15, 2025 · Women working in the nuclear field visited Canada last week as part of an IAEA initiative to boost their career development. During the third and final visit of the 2025 IAEA Lise Meitner …
Outlook for Nuclear Energy in Africa | IAEA
Sep 4, 2025 · Africa faces rising energy demands and energy security and climate challenges. The IAEA’s new publication, developed for South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency, highlights nuclear …
IAEA to Host International Symposium on AI and Nuclear Energy in ...
Feb 18, 2025 · The IAEA will host the first ever International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Nuclear Energy at its headquarters in Vienna from 3 to 4 December 2025.