Nuclear-derived techniques have been well established as an important diagnostic tool to rapidly and reliably identify many diseases spreading from animals to humans, such as Ebola Virus Disease, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and others. While the focus these da
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced it has opened up its ProjectWise 365 cloud service, including waiving subscription fees through Sept
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has welcomed progress made by Japan in preparing for a decision on how to dispose of large amounts of treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station following the 2011 accident.In a review published today, the team sai
Interested participants have until 30 April 2020 to submit an abstract for a paper or poster presentation at the International Forum on Enhancing a Sustainable Nuclear Supply Chain, organized by the IAEA and the European Atomic Forum(FORATOM) in Helsinki, Finland, from 7 to 10 September 2020.This Fo
With rapid advances in digital technologies, smart digital devices such as smart sensor transmitters, electrical protective devices and variable speed drives, are increasingly used at many nuclear power plants – even if they were not initially designed for nuclear-related purposes. The safety aspect
Predicting changes in rainfall distribution and improving on existing water management practices are crucial to mitigating and reducing the uncertainties impacting global water security due to climatic changes. The IAEA is supporting countries to better tackle and address some water-related challeng
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced that Alan Kiraly, Bentley’s SVP for asset and network performance, has been elected to the boar
The IAEA on Monday launched a fellowship programme to provide an incentive for young women to consider a career in nuclear science and technology. Named after twice Nobel Prize winner, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme aims to increase the number of women studying in nuclear science an
In line with recommendations from Austrian authorities, the heads of the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations, including the IAEA, announced that all personnel at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) have been instructed to work remotely from Monday 16th to Friday 3rd April 2020. Pri
In collaboration with Bentley Systems and Schneider Electric, Microsoft has rolled out a digital twin of its new regional headquarters at Frasers Tower in Singapore, offering a living blueprint for the future of smart buildings.“The workplace of the future is about embracing innovation into the very
3 March 2020, The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced today that, following the successful completion of fuel assembly loading into Unit 1, the UAE has officially become a peaceful nuclear energy operating nation. The Nation also becomes the first country in the Arab World to achiev
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of GroupBC, a leading UK SaaS software innovator. For over twenty years, GroupBC’s a
A new IAEA publication provides important guidance to nuclear power newcomer countries in establishing and developing the nuclear power plant’s (NPP) owner/operator, outlining its tasks and responsibilities throughout the phases to prepare for the NPP’s construction and operation.Initiating Nuclear
The 28th Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2020) will take place in Nice, France, from 12 to 17 October 2020, organized by the IAEA, in cooperation with France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the ITER Organization. Those interested have until 16 March to submit abstracts on
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today concluded a 12-day mission to Belarus to review its infrastructure development for a nuclear power programme. The Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was carried out at the invitation of the Government of Belarus.Belarus,
France remains a strong supporter of the IAEA and its mandate – both in deterring the spread of nuclear weapons and in facilitating the peaceful use of nuclear technologies worldwide, President Emmanuel Macron told IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Paris today.Mr Grossi stressed the imp
The largest wind farm in Russia began supplying electric power and capacity to the Wholesale Electricity and Capacity Market. The Adygea Wind Warm is the first completed project of NovaWind JSC (the ROSATOM division responsible for wind energy projects).The Adygea Wind Farm with a total capacity of
TVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM and Spanish companies ENUSA, ENSA and IDOM have signed the MOU on development of cooperation in Decommissioning & Dismantling of nuclear facilities, as well as in the area of nuclear waste management and related engineering and consulting services. Along with that the co
Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) responsible for operating and maintaining the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, has received the Operating License for Unit 1 from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). Following receipt, Nawah
35 nations have come together in pursuit of one of the most ambitious scientific projects in human history: to generate a star on Earth. The star is called ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), 444-acre (180 hectare) site located in Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France a decades-long pr