Plan in place to safely manage medical and research waste
ANSTO will apply for a licence to construct an interim storage facility for Australian radioactive waste generated by several decades of nuclear medicine production and scientific research.Science podcasts
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
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What is ANSTO
A short video explaining what ANSTO does, and why nuclear science and technology is important to Australia.
Miniature Antarctic forests give us a glimpse at future climate change
‘Bomb spikes’ found in the shoots of Antarctic moss are providing startling revelations of the impacts of future climate change for Earth’s plant and animal life.
Robust processes and measurable targets ...
ANSTO's safety policies are framed around providinga people-safe workplace that minimises the organisation's impact on the environment ...
OPAL status: ON
The reactor is planned to operate in cycles for 300 days in 2012 with short maintenance shutdowns.Days operating this year: days
Benefits for Australia ...
ANSTO undertakes and facilitates research that advances the application of nuclear science and technology for all Australians.
For the full range ...
ANSTO provides a range of commercial products and services to industry, including the mining and nuclear medicine industries.WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER? Click here to find out more about radiation in the air.
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