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Department of Nuclear Medicine at Peking University First Hospital Receives EARL Theranostics Advanced-L2 Certification, Bringing Theranostics in Line with International Standards

The Department of Nuclear Medicine at Peking University First Hospital has recently officially received the Theranostics Advanced-L2 certification issued by EARL (EANM Research Ltd.), an affiliate of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, becoming one of the few nuclear medicine theranostics centers in China to obtain this high-level certification. The certification audit standards are rigorous, covering comprehensive dimensions including PET/CT quantitative accuracy, therapy center operations, patient safety management, and clinical competency. Passing the certification means that the department's quantitative imaging and targeted therapy data meet internationally mutually recognized standards and can achieve high-level alignment with advanced nuclear medicine centers in Europe and the United States. During the certification review, EANM President-Elect Professor Felix M. Mottaghy and Ms. Iva...

2026-10-03

At the American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting, phase 3 clinical results were announced: SBRT radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer achieves long-term control rates comparable to radical prostatectomy and greatly reduces the risk of incontinence.

A latest phase 3 randomized controlled clinical study announced at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting shows that for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) demonstrates excellent clinical application potential. Follow-up data show that SBRT is comparable to traditional radical prostatectomy in 8-year biochemical or clinical failure-free rates, and the incidence of urinary incontinence at 5 years after treatment is significantly reduced by nearly 40%. This phase 3 multicenter clinical trial...

2026-09-30

Chest CT Can Measure Bone Density and Warn of Brain Aging Risk: Latest Research Reveals Link Between Skeletal and Cognitive Decline

Chest computed tomography (CT), routinely used to screen for lung lesions, may hold important clues for assessing brain health. A research team from Johns Hopkins University in the United States explored approaches to using existing chest imaging to assess bone health and link it to brain aging, with the related findings published in September 2026 in the authoritative journal Radiology. The study showed that subjects with lower thoracic vertebral bone density experienced faster cognitive decline during subsequent follow-up, and specific white matter microstructural changes also showed associated degeneration. Chest CT is widely used in lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule follow-up...

2026-09-30

China Institute of Atomic Energy Holds Advanced Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Conference: Releases Small Reactor 9-Type Product Matrix, Signs Agreements on Curie-Level Terbium-161 Preparation and SMR Overall Scheme Design

On September 29, the China Institute of Atomic Energy (abbreviated as CIAE) held in Beijing an Advanced Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Conference themed "Innovation · Nuclear Fusion of New Quality." The conference showcased CIAE's practical breakthroughs in deepening scientific and technological system reform, advancing the pilot program for empowering scientific and technological achievements from job-related inventions, and integrated institute-enterprise operations, and officially released multiple major scientific research achievements covering advanced reactors, nuclear medical equipment, and isotope preparation, vigorously promoting the acceleration of nuclear technology from the laboratory to the production line. In the report on reform experience and benchmark incubation platforms, the conference systematically summarized three landmark reform achievements: SASAC Pilot Reform for Empowering Scientific and Technological Achievements from Job-Related Inventions: CIAE used...

2026-09-30

Civil Construction of Huizhou Heavy Ion Medical Center Passes Completion Acceptance and Transitions to Accelerator No-Load Commissioning

Recently, according to public information from the Huizhou Municipal Health Bureau, all approval procedures for the Heavy Ion Medical Center project of Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital have been completed, civil construction is 99.6% complete and has passed completion acceptance, and internal decoration and accelerator no-load commissioning are currently underway; the accelerator equipment investment is 480 million yuan, of which 303 million yuan has been disbursed. The project is planned to launch clinical trials in March 2027 and be officially put into operation by the end of the year. The center is adjacent to the Jinshan Campus of Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, with a land area of approximately 12,000 square meters and a total floor area of 15,450 square meters; all heavy ion treatment rooms are located underground; 150 supporting inpatient beds are planned, with 2 treatment rooms to be opened initially, capable of treating approximately 900 cancer patients per year. The center...

2026-09-30

Rosatom RDS presented domestic high-end medical equipment in Perm to accelerate regional healthcare import substitution

On September 25, 2026, the Second International Conference "Bioethics – A Panoramic View of the Future" (Биоэтика – панорамный взгляд в будущее) successfully concluded in Perm, Russia. Rosatom RDS JSC (АО «Росатом РДС»), the industry integration platform under the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) responsible for instruments and electronic equipment manufacturing, participated deeply in this event. During the special seminar on "Ethical Considerations of the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy in Medicine" held as part of the conference, Rosatom RDS representatives...

2026-09-27

Miniature "Plug-and-Play" Platform Poised to Accelerate Development of New PET Radiotracers

A research team at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is working to develop a miniature plug-and-play chip platform aimed at significantly accelerating the synthesis and preparation of novel positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracers. The project aims to lower the barriers and costs of developing molecular imaging probes, and has received a four-year, $2.6 million research grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The project is led by Dr. Kai Chen, PhD, professor of radiology, radiation oncology, and pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences at USC...

2026-09-27

FDA Approves Lantheus' Bravnetsa for the Treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally approved Lantheus Holdings' radioligand therapy drug Bravnetsa (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate injection) for the treatment of somatostatin receptor-positive adult gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). The approved indication covers neuroendocrine tumors originating from the foregut, midgut, and hindgut. Following FDA review, Bravnetsa has been determined to be bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Novartis'...

2026-09-27

Sichuan Advances Cluster-Based Breakthroughs in Nuclear Medicine, Leveraging "One Chain, Four Poles" to Accelerate Clinical Translation and Deployment

At the 2026 Nuclear Technology Application and Nuclear Medicine Industry Innovation Development Conference held in Mianyang, Sichuan, participants focused on the strategic emerging industry track of deep integration between nuclear technology and modern medicine. As a key vehicle for developing new quality productive forces, Sichuan's nuclear medicine industry, relying on its long-accumulated advantages in scientific research and reactor irradiation resources, continues to expand in scale; according to the China Isotope & Radiation Association, Sichuan's nuclear medicine output value is projected to surpass the 10 billion yuan mark in 2026. In the fields of basic raw materials and therapeutic equipment, Sichuan possesses outstanding advantages in resource security and manufacturing concentration. More than 80% of the nation's medical isotopes rely on reactor irradiation for production, and the relevant reactors currently owned by Sichuan...

2026-09-24

Miniaturized Plug-and-Play Platform R&D Accelerates, Poised to Revolutionize Novel Positron Emission Tomography Radiotracer Preparation Workflow

A research team at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is developing a miniaturized plug-and-play microfluidic platform aimed at significantly accelerating the synthesis and R&D cycle of novel positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracers. The project has received a four-year, $2.6 million dedicated research...

2026-09-24

CNNC High Energy Seminar Focuses on Quality Control of Domestic Radiotherapy Equipment, Multiple Parties Join Hands to Build Industry Standards

On September 21, in order to further promote the construction of a quality control system for domestic radiotherapy equipment, standardize clinical quality control work for Tomo equipment, and facilitate multi-party collaborative development among industry, academia, research, and medical institutions, CNNC High Energy organized a seminar on quality control standardization for radiotherapy equipment. The meeting brought together industry forces from multiple sectors. Professor Zhang Fuquan, President of the Radiotherapy Equipment Technology Branch of the China Association of Medical Equipment and of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and Professor Qiu Jie, Vice President of the Radiotherapy Equipment Technology Branch of the China Association of Medical Equipment and of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, attended the meeting as clinical experts; management, technical, and business representatives from CNNC High Energy, CNNC Accuray, Shuimu Medical, Shuimu Lingrui, and other units attended the meeting together. At the meeting, with...

2026-09-22

Guoke Ion Makes Its Debut at AOCMP 2026, Domestic Ion Therapy Technology Draws Attention from Asia-Pacific Peers

From September 9 to 11, 2026, the 26th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP 2026) was held at the Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX) in South Korea. Hosted by the Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP), this year's congress focused on innovative applications of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation in the field of medical physics, and is a highly influential academic event in the Asia-Pacific region. Wang Xiaomin, Deputy General Manager of Guoke Ion, and Yang Wenjie, Assistant to the General Manager, led a delegation to attend the congress, actively carrying out academic exchanges and industry engagement. During the congress, the Guoke Ion team conducted technical presentations and exchanges through specialized seminars and a corporate exhibition booth. At the specialized seminar, the team systematically introduced the company's ion therapy equipment and its self-developed...

2026-09-22

CGN and the People's Government of Sichuan Province Sign a Strategic Cooperation Agreement

On September 21, China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd. and the People's Government of Sichuan Province signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Chengdu. Wang Xiaohui, Secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Sichuan Provincial People's Congress, Shi Xiaolin, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor, held a working meeting with Yang Changli, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd., and Pang Songtao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager, and together witnessed the signing of the agreement. During the meeting, the two sides, focusing on implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on Sichuan's work and the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, exchanged views on deepening strategic cooperation during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, further optimizing the investment layout in Sichuan, promoting clean energy development and construction, strengthening the high-end energy equipment manufacturing industry, and advancing...

2026-09-22

Jiluntai's independently developed HER2-targeted diagnostic new drug has been approved for clinical trials, expected to facilitate precision treatment of breast cancer

Jiluntai Company, a nuclear medicine innovation enterprise invested and incubated by Baiyang Pharmaceutical Group, has recently made important progress. Its independently developed Class 1 chemical radioactive diagnostic new drug —— Technetium [⁹⁹ᵐTc] hydrazinonicotinamide dual-chain Ark peptide injection (⁹⁹ᵐTc‑HP‑Ark2), has received supplementary clinical trial application approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), which means the product will continue to undergo clinical trials, bringing new hope for precision subtyping and treatment of breast cancer. This product is a radioactive diagnostic agent for SPECT/CT imaging, intended for the differential diagnosis of HER2-positive breast cancer. HER2 is an important prognostic indicator for malignant tumors such as breast cancer...

2026-09-21

Microstructure Imaging's MICSI-PET Software Receives FDA Clearance to Enhance Neurological PET Imaging Using MRI

Microstructure Imaging's software platform has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The platform is designed to enhance neurological positron emission tomography (PET) images using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The software, called MICSI-PET, can denoise and super-resolve PET images using MRI guidance while preserving quantitative PET information. It supports PET exams for amyloid, Tau, and FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose), and can provide automated Centiloid measurements for amyloid imaging and CenTauR measurements for Tau imaging....

2026-09-18

Scientific Research

The Chinese Academy of Sciences launches the "Scientific Frontier Extreme Breakthrough Program": the first batch deploys major tasks such as "new element synthesis," relying on large scientific facility clusters to push the limits of nuclear physics and materials science

On September 29, the Chinese Academy of Sciences held a press conference in Beijing, announcing the official launch of the Scientific Frontier Extreme Breakthrough Program and unveiling the first batch of launched projects. The program is based on the advantages of national major science and technology infrastructure clusters and a comprehensive disciplinary institutional framework, launching a systematic scientific expedition in the directions of the extremely macroscopic, extremely microscopic, extreme conditions, and extreme comprehensive interdisciplinarity (the "four extremes"). Zhou Qi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, stated that the program aims to break the traditional single-point breakthrough model through the open and combined use of major science and technology infrastructure and the deep empowerment of artificial intelligence (AI for Science), building a systematic research paradigm for tackling key problems in the context of great power competition. In the released layout of the "four extremes" breakthrough tasks, the first...

2026-09-30

Major Scientific Facility Enables Breakthrough in New Energy Materials: IHEP Leverages Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility to Reveal High-Efficiency Crystallization Mechanism of Perovskite, Sub-module Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency Reaches 22.9%

Recently, the research team at the Multidisciplinary Research Center of the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made important progress in the study of the microscopic mechanisms of perovskite solar cell materials. The research team innovatively introduced Prussian Blue (PB) nanoframes with a high degree of lattice matching to perovskite, and leveraged a national major scientific and technological infrastructure——the Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility (BSRF)——to conduct multi-dimensional in-situ synchrotron radiation characterization. From the two perspectives of transient crystallization kinetics evolution and microscopic local coordination structure, they systematically elucidated for the first time the physicochemical mechanism by which Prussian Blue regulates perovskite nucleation and crystallization and suppresses ion migration. Large-area perovskite photovoltaic modules fabricated via wet...

2026-09-30

Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics Makes Important Progress in Electrolyzer Design and Electrocatalytic Materials Research

Recently, the National Key Laboratory of Thorium-based Nuclear Fission Energy at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made important progress in the fields of membrane-divided electrolyzer design and electrocatalytic materials. Researchers combined electrolyzer reactor design with electrocatalytic material innovation to develop an anion exchange membrane-divided H-type electrolysis system based on nonporous metal-organic framework (MOFs) materials, achieving efficient electrochemical recovery of uranium resources and complete degradation of organic ether solvents in uranium-containing organic ether wastewater. The related results, titled "Nonporous Metal-Organic Framework Enables Record-High Uranium Extraction and Complete Diglyme Degra...

2026-09-30

KAERI and IAEA Jointly Hold Research Reactor Ageing Management Training Workshop

On September 28, SPIC's first fully independent full-scope simulator and related independent technologies were released in Beijing, marking that State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has mastered complete full-scope simulator R&D and supply capabilities. A full-scope simulator is like a mirror of a nuclear power plant; operators performing control actions in the full-scope simulator can obtain realistic feedback in real time. With the help of this digital nuclear power plant that poses no nuclear accident hazard, operators repeatedly hone their daily operation control and accident handling skills, becoming professionals who safeguard the safe and efficient operation of real nuclear power plants. To ensure the training quality of main control room operators at nuclear power plants, the Central Research Institute of SPIC took the lead, together with SNERDI, SNST...

2026-09-28

Breakthrough in High-Energy Nuclear Physics Research: Chinese Research Team Leverages CERN's Large Hadron Collider to Reveal How Nuclear Geometry Influences Matter Flow

Relying on the A Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE) at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the research team led by Professor Li Xiaomei at the National Key Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), in international collaboration with the team led by Professor Zhou You at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, conducted research. The joint team studied the Oxygen-16 (Oxygen-16, $^{16}\text{O}$) and Neon-20 (Neon-20, $^{20}\text{Ne}$) light-nucleus collision system and achieved important progress regarding collective flow phenomena dominated by nuclear structure, confirming that the spatial geometric configuration of atomic nuclei can directly regulate the laws of matter flow in high-energy nuclear collisions, providing key experimental constraints for improving relativistic heavy-ion collision theory and resolving microscopic nuclear structure.

2026-09-24

Scientists Reveal the Chemical Secrets of the Nanoscale Iridescent Effect in 9th-Century Islamic Ceramics

A scientific team led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) has successfully revealed the nanoparticle chemical reactions that created the distinctive shimmering iridescent effect in 9th-century Islamic ceramic painting. The related research findings have been published in the academic journal Science Advances. Centuries before the rise of modern nanotechnology, 9th-century Abbasid potters were already able to produce ceramics with vivid colors such as gold, red, brown, or yellow and a metallic luster. This technique for creating the iridescent effect originated in the Near East during the Abbasid period and subsequently spread throughout the entire Islamic world.

2026-09-16

Environmental Protection

Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics Makes Important Progress in Electrolyzer Design and Electrocatalytic Materials Research

Industry

Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics Makes Important Progress in Electrolyzer Design and Electrocatalytic Materials Research

2026-09-30

China Institute of Atomic Energy Holds Advanced Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Conference: Releases Small Reactor 9-Type Product Matrix, Signs Agreements on Curie-Level Terbium-161 Preparation and SMR Overall Scheme Design

2026-09-30

National Standard "Test Methods for Plasma Parameters (GB/T 48094—2026)" Led by the University of Science and Technology of China Officially Released, Solidifying the Standardization Foundation for Controlled Nuclear Fusion and High-Tech Industries

Recently, led by the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with research institutions including the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Southwestern Institute of Physics (SWIP), and the Beijing Institute of Environmental Characteristics, universities including Yunnan University, Nanchang University, China Jiliang University, and Chizhou University, as well as key industry-chain enterprises including Anhui USTC Yuke Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Zhongke Fusion Terahertz Technology Co., Ltd., and Fermion Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., jointly drafted, and the national standard "Test Methods for Plasma Parameters" (Standard No.: GB/T 48094—2026), under the centralized management of the National Technical Committee 487 on Optoelectronic Measurement of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC487), was officially approved for release and will be formally implemented from March 2027. This standard establishes unified specifications for test methods of key plasma physical parameters, fills the gap in national-level technical standard basis, and marks a milestone breakthrough for China in the standardization of advanced plasma diagnostic technology.

2026-09-28

China Institute of Atomic Energy Holds 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Conference, Releases Three Independently Developed Scientific and Technological Achievements: Industrial Software, Radiation-Resistant Robot, and Monitoring Watch

On September 23, China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) officially convened the 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Conference, systematically planning and coordinating key tasks for nuclear basic research and original innovation. The conference brought together Sun Changpu, Ye Guoan, Liu Weiping, and Li Jun, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Hu Shilin, Wang Hualin, and Su Guanghui, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; as well as representatives from research and industrial units including CNNC and Aerospace Software. Three independently developed innovative scientific and technological achievements were released on site: the Yundian Product Data Management System N-PDM, the Anluan-R Radiation-Resistant Inspection Robot, and the Antai-W1 Smart Radiation Monitoring Watch...

2026-09-24

Food

IAEA and IDB Sign Cooperation Agreement to Advance Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

On September 24, 2026, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation. The two sides aim to establish a long-term partnership to jointly advance in-depth cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean in the safe, secure and sustainable use of nuclear energy and nuclear technology. This also represents an important step by the IAEA to expand its network of cooperation with multilateral development finance institutions in support of the global low-carbon clean transition. The memorandum was signed by...

2026-09-27

Oman Reaffirms Cooperation Commitment at IAEA General Conference, Promotes Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology

The Sultanate of Oman delivered a statement at the 70th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference held in Vienna, Austria, expressing appreciation for the work of the IAEA Secretariat and reaffirming its continued close cooperation with the Agency and its Member States to achieve strategic objectives and further enhance the key role of nuclear technology in peace and modern development. The statement was delivered on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Faiza Saif Al Siyabi, Chargé d'Affaires of Oman's Permanent Mission to the IAEA. In its statement, Oman welcomed the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste as a new member of the IAEA. Oman emphasized in its statement its active participation...

2026-09-17

IAEA Launches Research Project on Edible Insects and Novel Food Safety

As demand for alternative protein sources grows, the International Atomic Energy Agency recently launched a five-year coordinated research project focusing on potential safety risks associated with the production, processing, and consumption of edible insects and other novel foods, while promoting the application of nuclear, isotopic, and related analytical techniques in food safety testing. Edible insects are gaining increasing attention. Data show that more than 2,000 species of edible insects are known globally, with approximately 2 billion people regularly consuming insects; at least 113 countries currently consume one or more insect species. In Africa, Asia, the Pacific region, and Latin America, insects have long been part of the diet for certain populations. As...

2026-09-03

Electron Beam Processing Can Reduce Poultry Pathogens, Study Shows Turkey Meat Quality Remains Well Preserved

A study on electron beam treatment of poultry meat products shows that electron beam irradiation has the potential to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens in poultry while preserving meat quality as much as possible. The paper, titled "Effects of Electron Beam (eBeam) Treatment on the Texture and Sensory Attributes of Chicken and Turkey Meat Batters," was published in the journal Poultry Science. Electron beam is a non-thermal processing technology that uses high-energy electrons to cause irreversible damage to pathogen DNA or RNA, making it difficult for bacteria to replicate. Like X-rays and gamma rays, electron beam has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for cold pasteurization that does not rely on heating. The research team used the electron beam irradiation facility at Texas A&M University...

2026-08-26

Busan, South Korea Reports No Abnormal Radiation Detected in Seawater and Seafood Three Years After Fukushima Discharge

Busan Metropolitan City stated on August 24 that since the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant began in 2023, the city has continuously conducted radiation monitoring and analysis of coastal seawater and seafood. The results show that the safety conditions of Busan's waters and seafood remain stable with no abnormal changes detected. According to Busan Metropolitan City, seawater radioactivity testing is currently conducted at 26 coastal points. Among them, samples from 14 coastal locations including Haeundae, Gwangalli, Dadaepo, Songdo, and Songjeong are analyzed by the Busan Metropolitan City Institute of Health and Environment and local university research institutions. Test results show that the concentrations of relevant radionuclides are far below the World Health Organization drinking water standards, with cesium-134,...

2026-08-24

China Isotope & Radiation's National Headquarters for Irradiation Application Industry Settles in Guangzhou

On August 11, the national headquarters of China Isotope & Radiation's irradiation application industry — CNNC Irradiation (Guangdong) Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CNNC Irradiation") — officially settled in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, and entered the Pearl River New City. This marks an important milestone in the development of China Isotope & Radiation's irradiation application industry. The relocation of the national headquarters for irradiation application to Guangzhou is a key step for China Isotope & Radiation in implementing the central-local cooperation deployment between CNNC and Guangdong Province, and in strategically positioning for the "15th Five-Year Plan." As the nuclear technology application industry platform of CNNC, China Isotope & Radiation possesses a complete industrial chain and core technological advantages in the irradiation application field. It is a leading domestic provider of irradiation facility design, manufacturing, installation, and operation & maintenance services, and has accumulated extensive industrialization experience in high-end medical device sterilization, green irradiation processing of food and traditional Chinese medicinal materials, and material modification.

2026-08-14

New National Standard GB/T 18525.1-2026 — The Red Beans and Mung Beans You Eat May Have Been

Starting December 1, 2026, a new national standard concerning food safety on your dining table will officially take effect — Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China issued the 2026 No. 23 National Standard Announcement, among which the "Irradiation Technology for Agricultural Products — Part 1: Legumes and Their Products" (GB/T 18525.1-2026) is particularly noteworthy. This standard, led by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, will officially take effect on December 1, 2026, replacing the old standard (GB/T 18525.1-2001) that has been in use for over 20 years. When hearing the word "irradiation," many people's first reaction is: "Is it safe?" "Will food become radioactive after being irradiated..."

2026-08-13

Indonesia's BRIN Showcases Nuclear Technology Research Progress, Covering Radiopharmaceuticals and Food Irradiation Applications

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia recently showcased its nuclear technology research achievements at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. BRIN Head Arief Satria stated that the relevant technologies fall within the scope of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, with applications extending beyond energy to also cover food and health sectors. In the health sector, BRIN is developing radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine. These drugs contain radioactive substances and can be used for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Arief stated that radiopharmaceutical research and development is of great significance for cancer detection and therapy. In the food sector, BRIN applies nuclear technology to food preservation, with a focus on irradiation treatment of export fruits. Arief explained that some importing countries re...

2026-08-07

Radioactivity test results for agricultural and fishery products in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, pass standards in first half of the year

The Chungcheongbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment announced on August 7 that it conducted radioactivity safety testing on agricultural and fishery products sold and used within the province in the first half of this year, and the results showed that all relevant samples met food radioactivity safety standards. The testing covered 119 types of agricultural products and 274 types of fishery products sold at large supermarkets, local food direct-sale stores, or used as ingredients for school meals. Testing items included indicators such as radioactive iodine, radioactive cesium, and tritium. The test results showed that the levels of radioactive iodine and radioactive cesium in the samples did not exceed the permissible limit of 100 Bq/kg for food radioactivity; tritium was not detected in any of the 80 seafood samples. The relevant test results can be found on the Chungcheongbuk-do Institute of Health and Environment website.

2026-08-07

South Gyeongsang Province Completes 380 Food Radioactivity Tests in First Half of Year, All Meeting Standards

The Gyeongsangnam-do Institute of Health and Environment recently announced that in the first half of this year, it conducted radioactivity testing on agricultural products, aquatic products, and processed foods already in circulation, completing tests on 380 samples. Testing items included radioactive iodine, radioactive cesium, and tritium, with all results meeting food radiation-related standards. According to the institute, it continues to conduct radiation monitoring on foods with high market consumption to ensure the daily dietary safety of residents. Of the 380 tests completed in the first half of this year, 338 were for iodine and cesium, and 42 were for tritium, with no samples exceeding permissible levels. In terms of monitoring methods, the institute has established a...

2026-07-27

Agriculture

China Institute of Atomic Energy Holds Advanced Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Conference: Releases Small Reactor 9-Type Product Matrix, Signs Agreements on Curie-Level Terbium-161 Preparation and SMR Overall Scheme Design

2026-09-30

Türkiye Leverages Nuclear Science and Technology to Safeguard Citrus Productivity: Insect Sterile Technique and Radiation Mutation Breeding Build a Green Barrier for Agriculture

Türkiye produces approximately 5 million tonnes of various citrus fruits annually, covering major categories such as sweet oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, making it an important fruit exporter globally. However, the frequent occurrence of abnormal climate events such as extreme heat and cold waves with frost, combined with repeated infestations by persistent pests like fruit flies, has not only severely constrained crop yields and fruit quality but also posed severe challenges to the livelihoods of local farmers. To break through cultivation bottlenecks and meet the stringent requirements of international markets for fruit products with low pesticide residues, Türkiye, with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has comprehensively introduced nuclear science and technology to build a green and sustainable integrated pest management...

2026-09-27

IAEA and IDB Sign Cooperation Agreement to Advance Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

2026-09-27

Vylor and Belgium-based Rainbow Crops Enter Strategic Partnership to Combine AI and Multiplex Gene Editing for Maize Complex Stress Tolerance Traits

Agricultural technology innovation company Vylor and Belgian agricultural biotechnology startup Rainbow Crops announced the establishment of a deep R&D collaboration. The two parties will deeply integrate Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm-assisted design with high-throughput Multiplex gene editing technology, leveraging Rainbow Crops' proprietary Trait Foundry trait discovery and validation platform, focusing on abiotic environmental stresses such as heat damage, extreme drought, and waterlogging, to screen and validate highly climate-adaptive maize hybrid germplasm materials. The core process pipeline of this cross-border collaboration will combine AI-assisted trait prediction, multiplex multi-locus...

2026-09-24

Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS Develops TKO and "All-in-One" TRIM Genome Editing System, Achieving "One-Stop" Precise Pyramiding of Complex Crop Traits

In the process of modern agricultural crop breeding, although a large number of elite alleles have been successively sequenced and identified, how to rapidly and precisely pyramid them into a single variety has always faced the technical bottleneck of multi-generational crossbreeding and repeated experimental optimization. The research team at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has successfully tackled this challenge by developing a precise gene knockout tool TKO and an all-in-one composite genome editing system TRIM (Targeted Replacement, Insertion and Mutagenesis), opening up a new pathway for one-stop targeted improvement of complex agronomic traits. Targeting...

2026-09-24

Rwanda Plans to Introduce Nuclear Technology to Boost Agricultural Production and Address Climate Change

Armand Zingiro, Minister of State in Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure, stated at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna that the government is exploring the use of nuclear and isotope technologies to improve agricultural productivity, ensure food security, and enhance capacity to address climate change. The conference was held from September 14 to 18, and Zingiro led the Rwandan delegation to attend the meeting. Zingiro pointed out that Rwanda fully recognizes the enormous potential of nuclear and isotope technologies in the fields of agriculture and food security. The application of nuclear technology in agriculture is mainly reflected in improving crop yields, controlling...

2026-09-17

Security

Nuctech Ray CT and Intelligent Security Inspection System Fully Operational at Fuzhou Airport T2: Nearly 300 Sets of Advanced Equipment in Service, Pioneering New Customs-Aviation Joint Inspection Model