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ANSTO injects $36.7m into Illawarra economy

Lord Mayor of Wollongong sees firsthand how the Illawarra provides support and benefits to the Australian Government.
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Nuclear science on Antarctic climate change mission

Two ANSTO scientists are on an environmental mission to Antarctica in search of by-products of cosmic rays colliding with Earth.

Science podcasts

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Methane and the 'good news' on climate change

Ice core research has revealed that a vast, potential source of the potent greenhouse gases, methane, is more stable in a warming world than previously thought.


MP3 file: 7:07 min

ANSTO videos

What is ANSTO

A short video explaining what ANSTO does, and why nuclear science and technology is important to Australia.

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Polymers and the science behind sport

A history lesson on polymers and neutron scattering highlights the important role science plays in sporting excellence.
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Robust processes and measurable targets ...

ANSTO's safety policies are framed around providing
a people-safe workplace that minimises the organisation's impact on the environment ...
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OPAL status: ON

The reactor is planned to operate in cycles for 300 days in 2012 with short maintenance shutdowns.
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Benefits for Australia ...

ANSTO undertakes and facilitates research that advances the application of nuclear science and technology for all Australians.
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For the full range ...

ANSTO provides a range of commercial products and services to industry, including the mining and nuclear medicine industries. 

Nearly half the ionising radiation humans are exposed to is caused by:

Nearly half the ionising radiation humans are exposed to is caused by:

Cosmic rays from outer space
 
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X-rays from x-ray machines
 
37
Foods rich in potassium-40 (e.g. bananas and nuts)
 
69
Radon gases which naturally occur in the air
 
134