Read short, up-to-date stories in ANSTO Connect about public talks, school holiday programs, lecture series, new faces and the latest publications or research achievements from ANSTO. You can also read the latest media releases and statements in our media centre.
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02 Feb 2012
A gathering of international experts in Australia is helping to improve the science that explains why things break.
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23 Dec 2011
ANSTO's summer of science tours offer free fun and educational activities for all the family over the school holidays.
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28 Nov 2011
What does Australia's new relationship with the EMBL mean for local scientists?
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09 Nov 2011
Year 12 student Fraser Hemphill was one of 8 Australian science students this year to be awarded the chance to attend a global student conference - the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF). He shares his first-hand experience witnessing some “amazing science, amazing people and amazing technology”.
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06 Oct 2011
Staff from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have joined Australia’s scientific community in congratulating Professor Brian Schmidt for his stunning achievement in winning the Nobel Prize for Physics.
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29 Sep 2011
ANSTO and Monash University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is set to significantly boost Australia’s research efforts at home and abroad.
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20 Sep 2011
These school holidays discover the fascinating world of nuclear science at ANSTO!
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08 Sep 2011
ANSTO and the University of Sydney have reconfirmed their friendship and paved the way for continued scientific collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This week’s signing reinforces one of Australia’s most productive scientific partnerships.
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25 Aug 2011
ANSTO’s new show, Fact or Fiction, proved to be a major hit for those who flocked to Science Week in Sydney.
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18 Jul 2011
Young scientists have gathered to hear about pathways to use the facilities of ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron.
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13 Jul 2011
On Friday 8 July, 120 of Australia’s brightest young high school students visited the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). The visit, organised by the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), was aimed at sparking interest in a career in the sciences.
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06 Jul 2011
Who says science is boring? Certainly not visitors to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), who are visiting its south-western Sydney campus in record numbers.
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24 Jun 2011
ANSTO scientists have returned from Canberra with a whole new perspective on the decision-making process after two days of meetings with journalists, politicians and policy makers.
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22 Jun 2011
Australia’s demand for electricity is skyrocketing while the country’s power infrastructure ages. But a new software program developed by ANSTO’s materials engineering specialists is aiming to help coal-fired power stations improve their efficiency and sustain a reliable output. The software, ‘Remlife’ is already in use by several power companies across Australia to gauge the wear and tear of plant infrastructure.
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21 Jun 2011
A group of ANSTO scientists are today meeting with some of the nation’s decision makers as part of the annual national science initiative, Science meets Parliament.
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20 Jun 2011
Six scientists from ANSTO will this week meet with the nation’s decision makers as part of Science meets Parliament 2011.
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03 Jun 2011
The US has hailed the part ANSTO plays in securing their nuclear medicine needs while enhancing international safeguards efforts.
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23 May 2011
ANSTO has proudly submitted three nominations for the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes and is looking forward to Friday 12 August, when the finalists will be announced.
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09 May 2011
ANSTO presents, as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series, Mr John Carlson, Consultant, former Director General, Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, talking about: 'Nuclear Energy post Fukushima - Nuclear Governance for the 21st Century.'
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27 Apr 2011
Come to ANSTO on Saturday 7 May to make a gift for your mum and learn about science at our fun 'Cosmetic Chemistry' workshop for 8-14 year olds.
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05 Apr 2011
Come to ANSTO for a free lecture to find out how Accelerator Mass Spectrometry has changed the face of radiocarbon dating and other research applications.
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06 Apr 2011
For parents at their wits’ end trying to find something different and educational for the kids these school holidays, let ANSTO cure the boredom with rocket science.
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17 Mar 2011
From nuclear medicines to neutrons and materials - learn how the remarkable world of chemistry plays a starring role in our daily lives at the travelling science exhibition, ‘Chemistry and the Nucleus.’
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08 Mar 2011
With a strong passion for physics and engineering, getting involved in nuclear science was inevitable for Wollongong’s Dr Joanne Lackenby. On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, Joanne is one of a few remarkable women highlighting some in-roads made in to male-dominated industries.
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08 Feb 2011
The dreams of some highly talented University graduates have come true, having been welcomed into ANSTO’s Graduate Development Program.
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04 Feb 2011
ANSTO's John Dodson has edited a new book, Changing Climates, Earth Systems and Society, which looks into the climate change phenomenon with particular focus on its impacts on human society.
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04 Feb 2011
Welcome back to school for 2011. Teachers and students alike will find that ANSTO has some great resources for teaching and learning science this year.
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31 Jan 2011
ANSTO was a major supporter of this year’s Australia Day activities, with staff involved in local community events including fund-raising efforts for Queensland's flood victims.
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19 Jan 2011
The free science tours of Australia’s only research reactor have been so popular these holidays, that they are now booked out! But, don’t despair, our regular tours are still available and plans are already underway for the next school holidays.
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