
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
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 …
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 …
Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Dec 23, 2024 · The IAEA’s ‘Nuclear Explained’ series takes scientific and technical subjects related to nuclear topics and makes them easier to understand. Delve into our top explainers …
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 …
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 …
Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Estimates for the Period up …
The 45th edition of Reference Data Series No. 1 contains estimates of energy, electricity and nuclear power trends up to the year 2050. In deriving the nuclear capacity projections, all …
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 …
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 …