2010 media releases
ANSTO's Communications team handles enquiries from local, interstate and overseas media. The team also coordinates media briefings and conferences and regularly issues media releases.
Up and Atom Science Tours of ANSTO
23 December 2010
An educational and entertaining activity for curious kids this summer are the free “Up and Atom” science tours of Australia’s only research reactor, from 10-25 January 2011.
Cosmetic chemistry workshop a hit
22 December 2010
ANSTO’s first Cosmetic Chemistry workshop has proven that there is beauty and fun in the world of science.
Solving the pollution puzzle pays off for key ANSTO scientist
10 December 2010
The Australian Nuclear Association awarded Dr David Cohen with its 2010 Annual Award for his outstanding contributions to research and applications of accelerator science and technology.
Beauty in science at ANSTO
10 December 2010
Beauty and science will join forces these school holidays at ANSTO’s first Cosmetic Chemistry workshop, for children between the ages of 8 to 14 years, on Saturday 18 December.
Nuclear science: past, present and future
3 December 2010
As part of the 19th Australian Institute of Physics Congress, ANSTO will provide an insight into the exciting world of nuclear science.
World's biggest experiment - public invited to free lecture
3 November 2010
The public are invited to a free public lecture on Monday 8 November by Dr Stephen Myers from CERN. He is responsible for overseeing sciences most amazing physics experiments, at the world famous Large Hadron Collider.
Can the right kinds of food prevent bowel cancer?
3 November 2010
The key to preventing the second most deadly cancer in the world could lie with a better understanding of the molecular structure of starch and how it is digested in the human body.
Neutrons and food workshop: Wednesday highlights
3 November 2010
Wednesday's highlights from the Neutrons and Food workshop, hosted by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) from 31 October to 3 November.
Talking tins and blabbing bottles - get ready for smart food packaging
2 November 2010
Can you imagine food packaging that tells you how fresh and nutritious the contents are in real time? Or food packages that talk to your microwave? What about the bottle of pills that notifies the doctor if you forget to take your medication?
Neutrons and food workshop: Tuesday highlights
2 November 2010
Tuesday's highlights from the Neutrons and Food workshop, hosted by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) from 31 October to 3 November.
Neutrons and food workshop: Monday highlights
29 October 2010
Monday's highlights from the Neutrons and Food workshop, hosted by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) from 31 October to 3 November.
Smart food: coming to a supermarket near you
29 October 2010
Foods that reduce weight in the obese; packages that can tell you how fresh and nutritious its contents are; foods that can prevent disease. These are all part of a future being discussed by international scientists in Sydney at the Neutrons and Food Workshop.
New appointment for Dr Ziggy Switkowski
26 October 2010
Today the CEO of ANSTO Dr Adi Paterson congratulated Dr Ziggy Switkowski on his appointment as Chancellor of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Dr Switkowski will retire as chairman of ANSTO at the end of his current term. See also: The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Carr's media release.
New venture explores frontiers of personalised medicine
26 October 2010
Clarity Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd has secured licences to technology developed by the University of Melbourne and ANSTO, in a revolutionary new venture.
ANSTO wins national award for reactor decommissioning first
13 October 2010
The ANSTO project team received the Best Small Project Award from the Australian Institute of Project Management for decommissioning the Moata research reactor.
Preserving our heritage: where science and art collide
8 October 2010
Come to a public lecture by Professor Robyn Sloggett from the University of Melbourne about the latest conservation methods for cultural material on Thursday 14 October, at ANSTO's AINSE Theatre.
ANSTO and Australian Synchrotron choose Aussie software
6 October 2010
Australian Synchrotron and ANSTO have both selected TARDIS/MyTARDIS, an all-Australian software solution.
ANSTO celebrates research successes
1 October 2010
A new report released by the ANSTO captures the latest advancements in its research conducted during 2009.
Former Board member passes away
24 September 2010
Former ANSTO Board Member Michael Eager has passed away after a long battle with illness.
Up and atom for school holiday tours of ANSTO
17 September 2010
Folks wanting to see Australias only nuclear research reactor are urged to get in quick with places filling up fast for the free school holiday tours.
ANSTO invests in cancer research
15 September 2010
ANSTO is investing $1.5 million to construct a state-of-the-art laboratory at Melbournes Austin Hospital for scientists to develop new treatments and imaging tools to advance medical research.
ANSTO clinches NSW award for project management
13 September 2010
Staff from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), have been honoured with a prestigious award for project managing the decommissioning of the Moata research reactor. It was the first ever project of its type on a nuclear reactor in Australia.
Mona Vale student returns from Boston
20 August 2010
Year 12 student Daniel Comber-Todd of Mona Vale has returned to Australia after experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, supported by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), to perform hands-on scientific experiments at Bostons world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Fairfield student takes bronze at Chemistry Olympiad
19 August 2010
Kelvin Cheung, a Year 12 student from James Ruse High School selected by Australian Science Innovations and sponsored by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), has done Australia proud at the 42nd International Chemistry Olympiad in Tokyo, taking home three bronze medals.
Free public lecture on Monday 23 August
18 August 2010
Everyone is invited to a free lecture about measuring radiation, given by Professor David Wehe friom the University of Michigan.
Learn something new at ANSTO for Science Week.
6 August 2010
Everyone is invited to get into the spirit of Science Week by joining a special tour of Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) on on Saturday 14 August.
Antimatter: from the Big Bang to radiation therapy.
20 July 2010
The general public is invited to attend a scientific lecture about antimatter at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) on Wednesday, 28 July.
Australian Collaboration for Accelerator Science
13 July 2010
ANSTO will be a key partner in an exciting new initiative in accelerator science.
To view Minister The Hon Kim Carrs media release, please click here
Teach your kids how to split an atom these school holidays
5 July 2010
You are invited on a free science tour of Australias only nuclear research reactor these school holidays.
ANSTO Board goes from strength to strength
2 July 2010
The competent and effective management of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has been reinforced following the appointment of Dr Susan Pond and the reappointment of Professor Paul Greenfield as part-time board members for four year terms.
You too can be the next Leonardo - NSW Governor
2 July 2010
Careers in science and engineering offer a "life of wonderment" and the potential to create medical miracles according to the New South Wales Governor, Professor Marie Bashir.
ANSTO to lead Australia in accelerator science
25 June 2010
Its official - the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is to create a Centre for Accelerator Science, after the proposal was approved by the Federal Parliament yesterday. The new Centre is part of plans for $62.5 million worth of improvements to facilities at ANSTO.
Partnership demonstrates the vital role of molecular imaging in combating disease
7 June 2010
A new research and educational partnership between ANSTO, the University of Sydney other leading universities in the Asia Pacific demonstrates the important role that molecular imaging will play in unravelling the molecular mechanisms of disease.
Future looks bright for Fulbright Scholar
27 May 2010
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits this year's winner of the Fulbright Scholarship being offered by ANSTO.
Glittering prize tops 50-year career at ANSTO
25 May 2010
Professor John Boldeman's extraordinary association with ANSTO and its predecessors has been recognised with a prestigious ATSE Clunies Ross Lifetime Contribution Award.
ANSTO extends nuclear science partnership with South Korea
25 May 2010
ANSTO CEO, Dr Adi Paterson, has signed an agreement to strengthen the organisation's collaboration with its counterpart in South Korea.
ANSTO company spreads its wings
14 May 2010
Australia could be in line to benefit from innovative new products from a newly privatised company that is commercialising technology originally invented by scientists at ANSTO.
Response to Lateline safety claims
6 May 2010
ANSTO categorically rejects claims of safety problems at its radiopharmaceutical production facilities at Lucas Heights.
Is your brain making you fat?
30 April 2010
The public is invited to hear one of the world's leading authorities on obesity, Professor Michael Cowley, talk about the physiology and promising new studies that may unlock solutions to the worldwide epidemic.
Medical trials begin on ANSTO innovation - public release
21 April 2010
Medical trials are intended to begin a new imaging technique for patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, backed by Bayer Schering Pharma AG.
Medical trials begin on ANSTO innovation - journal release
21 April 2010
Medical/scientific journal release of the Bayer Schering Pharma AG release.
ANSTO showcases expertise in Washington
15 April 2010
ANSTO has announced its success with Hot-Isostatic Pressing technology by the US Department of Energy at a function hosted by the Hon. Kim Beazley.
ANSTO supports nuclear security
15 April 2010
From Washington, ANSTOs Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adi Paterson, has strongly supported resolutions by the Nuclear Security Summit.
Distinguished Lecture - Dr Ron Mitchel
19 March 2010
On Monday, March 22 at 11 am, Dr Ron Mitchel will deliver a talk that challenges the tenant that all radiation is harmful to our health.
ANSTO partners with the Australian Museum for more Eureka moments
18 March 2010
ANSTO is a major sponsor of the Eureka Ambassadors Evening, which serves as the official launch of the prestigious Eureka Awards.
Curtin and ANSTO to advance the science of nuclear waste storage
15 March 2010
Curtin University of Technology has signed a four-year, $1.2 million agreement with ANSTO to conduct research into the storage of nuclear waste.
Green light for Australian/French nuclear science partnership
11 March 2010
ANSTO CEO Dr Adi Paterson was in Paris this week to sign an agreement with his counterpart, Professor Bernard Bigot.
ANSTO computer modeller honoured with an international award
2 March 2010
ANSTO computer modeller, Dr Guan Heng Yeoh, has won a prestigious Brennan Medal for best book by the UK's Institute of Chemical Engineers.
New invention set to unlock environmental secrets
19 February, 2010
IRMS++ uses a newly developed, patented microwave-driven plasma source to generate large signals from small volumes of liquid or gas.
Can we reduce carbon emissions to zero?
8 February, 2010
Members of the public are invited to hear US author, Tom Blees, talk about Prescription for the Planet.
ANSTO's Communications team handles enquiries from local, interstate and overseas media. The team also coordinates media briefings and conferences and regularly issues news releases. You can find all of our most recent media releases and statements, as well as a comprehensive archive, on our Media releases and statements page.
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