ANSTO Nuclear-based science benefitting all Australians

What ANSTO does

Nuclear medicine

ANSTO plays an important role in the nuclear medicine industry supplying more than 500,000 patient doses of radiopharmaceuticals each year. More...

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Atmospheric monitoring

As part of its commitment to providing the community with accurate information on its environmental performance, ANSTO publishes live meteorological data from its 49m Lucas Heights weather tower every 15 minutes. More...

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Materials engineering

The Institute of Materials Engineering is a major centre of materials engineering including synroc expertise in Australia, with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. More...

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Government and international liaison

ANSTO is at the forefront of international nuclear research and technologies . Participating in international decision-making and offering services and expert advice to organisations overseas. More...

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Neutron scattering

Neutron scattering techniques permit scientists to explore the structure and dynamics of materials under different conditions at atomic or molecular levels. More...

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Environment and climate change

Nuclear science plays a valuable role in helping us understand the history of climate change - and what the future may hold. More...

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ANSTO talk

CEO Dr Adi Paterson explains the role of ANSTO - Australia's home of nuclear science and technology...

 

 

 


This Channel 7 special presents the story of one cancer survivor's emotional trip to ANSTO to meet the scientists who helped save her life...

 

 

Environmental scientists Dr Tim Payne explains the role of ANSTO in the environment...