MedicalWhat is nuclear medicine? Medical applications of nuclear technology are used all over the world. Every year, 30 million people benefit from a diagnostic procedure or treatment by nuclear medicine for at least 60 different pathologies- and these numbers are steadily increasing. These medical applications save lives. They are now used in the fight against…
What is radioactivity? Radioactivity is a natural phenomenon that has existed since the origins of the Earth. It is present everywhere: in the water, the air, the soil and the biota. The human being itself is radioactive. There are two types of radioactivity: natural radioactivity and artificial radioactivity, also known as induced or man-made radioactivity…
Nuclear safety Safety is the priority for the European nuclear industry. Maintaining a high level of safety is non-negotiable for the long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants, for new-build projects and for gaining public acceptance of and confidence in nuclear technology. In every country that has a nuclear programme or is embarking on one,…
Space The applications of nuclear technology extend beyond our planet too. Without it, space travel and exploration would be extremely difficult. It is used to generate power, but also for scientific observation purposes. Nuclear Batteries Modern space travel would be unimaginable without the power of the nucleus. Chemical energy carriers like combustible solutions do not…