
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 …
International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
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 including energy …
Five Reasons the Clean Energy Transition Needs Nuclear Power
Jan 27, 2026 · Nuclear energy ranks among the cleanest power sources when assessed across its entire lifecycle. Lifecycle analyses consider every stage — from uranium mining and fuel fabrication …
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 beneficial impact on …
Nuclear fuel cycle | IAEA
Jun 29, 2025 · Sustainable nuclear power needs a sustainable nuclear fuel cycle. The increasing use of nuclear power puts stringent demands on fuel cycle activities and on understanding the behaviour of …
¿Qué es la energía nuclear? La ciencia de la energía nucleoeléctrica
Sep 24, 2025 · La energía nuclear es una forma de energía que se libera desde el núcleo o parte central de los átomos, que consta de protones y neutrones.
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 …
International Day of Clean Energy: Why Nuclear Power?
Jan 25, 2024 · Like hydro, nuclear power does not release any carbon during its use. Aside from its low carbon credentials, nuclear power has other features that further support energy supply security and …
The Nuclear Technology Review 2025 covers the following select areas: nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, environmental remediation and radioactive waste management, fusion …
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 data are essential …