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Fosilised Tasmanian Huon pine sample

The real cause of abrupt climate change

Nuclear techniques are providing valuable insights into the mechanisms of abrupt climate change during the last deglaciation.
Boom times for ANSTO Minerals

Boom times for ANSTO Minerals

The resurgence in interest for uranium mining combined with opportunities in the rare earths sector mean boom times for ANSTO Minerals.

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Professor John Dodson

Environmental research at ANSTO

Nuclear tools provide insights into past climate change, human impacts on the environment, water resources and air pollution, explains Professor John Dodson.

 

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Test your science knowledge. Which of the following four instruments is not a particle accelerator?

Test your science knowledge. Which of the following four instruments is not a particle accelerator?

The Large Hadron Collider
 
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The X-ray machine in your dentist’s surgery
 
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The Australian Synchrotron
 
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ANSTO’s ANTARES
 
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Dr Adi Paterson
Australia stands at the crossroads in deciding its nuclear future. Does it want a backseat or leadership role? ANSTO CEO, Dr Adi Paterson, discusses the possibilities, challenges and ideas that are important in a knowledge-based future.
NASA spaceview earth

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 ...
OPAL pool

OPAL is currently operational ...

Australia's iconic nuclear research reactor, OPAL, produces neutrons in operating cycles involving short fuel shutdowns and maintenance.
Laboratory monitoring

Benefits for Australia ...

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

For the full range ...

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