
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 …
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 …
Six Global Trends in Nuclear Power You Should Know
Nov 21, 2025 · Here are six key trends from the Nuclear Power Status in 2025 that show how nuclear energy uptake is evolving: 1. Global Nuclear Capacity can Increase by more than …
Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Dec 23, 2024 · Nuclear energy was in the spotlight in 2024 as the IAEA and the Government of Belgium organized the world’s first Nuclear Energy Summit, and the IAEA raised its …
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 …
IAEA Outlook for Nuclear Power Increases for Fourth Straight Year ...
Sep 16, 2024 · The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its annual projections for the expansion of nuclear power for a fourth successive year. World nuclear …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …