Nuclear Reactors used in Agriculture, Medical Research and Development, Education and Training.

Uranium (Nuclear Minerals) / Other Sources, RTGs, Sea Water, Thorium, Helium-3, & Fusion Research

Research reactors are nuclear reactors used for research, development, education and training. They produce neutrons for use in industry, medicine, agriculture and forensics, among others. The IAEA assists Member States with the construction, operation, utilization and fuel cycle of research reactors, as well as with capacity-building and infrastructure development.covers a broad range of socio-economic sectors, from health, food and agriculture to the environment, water resources and industry. It assists Member States meet their development needs through nuclear science, technology and innovation. It also works with laboratories, universities and research facilities worldwide through the IAEA Collaborating Centre Program.