Nuclear Explained
Dec 22, 2021
Nuclear Explained – Nuclear and Zoonotic Diseases
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Zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19, and their relationship to nuclear, take centre stage in the first episode, with guests:
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Nuclear Explained – Seeds in Space for Food Security on Earth (Re-run)
What happens when seeds are exposed to microgravity, extreme low temperatures and cosmic radiation? The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space to find out.
The experiment aims to enhance the development of crops that can withstand the effects of climate change and to increase food security on Earth.
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Nuclear Explained – What is Isotope Hydrology?
Water is critical for human development and environmental and economic sustainability. Isotopic techniques are used to help assess the quantity, quality and sustainability of this precious resource. Isotope hydrology is a nuclear technique that uncovers how water moves through the land, ocean and atmosphere. This technique provides data to facilitate informed decision making to address water management challenges.
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Feb 3, 2023
Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Technologies to Fight Against Cancer
What does nuclear and radiation have to do in the fight against cancer? In this episode, experts explain the key role of radiation-based technologies in comprehensive cancer control.
From diagnosing cancer patients with medical imaging to using life-saving radiation-based treatments, such as radiotherapy and image-guided procedures, nuclear medicine and radiation technologies improve many lives. Access to these tools is of vital importance, and the IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative helps to establish and improve access to cancer care in countries that need it most.
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