
What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
3 days ago · 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 6, 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 …
IAEA Raises Nuclear Power Projections for Fifth Consecutive Year
Sep 15, 2025 · For the fifth year in a row, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its projections for the expansion of nuclear power, as global momentum continues …
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 …
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 science | IAEA
Oct 22, 2025 · Nuclear science and technology is the foundation for all the IAEA’s activities. The Agency assists Member States with scientific advice, education, training and technical …
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 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 in the Clean Energy Transition
Jan 24, 2025 · Nuclear energy is still providing the world with a quarter of its low-carbon power and supporting the roll out of intermittent renewables like solar and wind. In future we will see …