IAEA Talk

Fine-Tuning the Sterile Insect Technique for Mosquitoes

The Sterile Insect Technique is a type of pest control that uses radiation to sterilise male insects. Further development work is needed and field trials will help study the effectiveness of the technique in the species of mosquitoes that spread the Zika Virus. Steve Thachet spoke to the Director of the Division for Latin America and the Caribbean in the IAEA's Department of Technical Cooperation, Luis Carlos Longoria.

Mission Decommission

The decommissioning of old nuclear facilities and cleaning contaminated sites are important issues worldwide as nuclear power plants shut down. Steve Thachet spoke to the IAEA’s Decommissioning Specialist Patrick O’Sullivan on why Nuclear Power Plants should be decommissioned.

Atoms for Health

The Agency is mandated to promote the peaceful application of nuclear science around the world. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are benefiting from funding and projects organised by the IAEA to look into obesity, undernourishment and maternal health.

Entry of Key Nuclear Security Agreement

On 8th May, a key nuclear security agreement, the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM), enters into force. To mark the milestone, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, addressed Member States and media at IAEA’s Headquarters in Vienna.

Quickening Zika Diagnosis

The early detection of the Zika virus is paramount to deal with the current outbreak. The IAEA is training medical experts in a detection technique that provides a precise and quick diagnosis.