What ANSTO does
OPAL reactor
ANSTO's world-class OPAL research reactor and neutron beam instrument facility allows scientists from Australia and around the world to conduct research that can take science, medicine and industry into the future.
In coming years, ANSTO will be a source of significant new discoveries, producing new knowledge, capabilities and technologies. Some of these will be applied to ANSTO's own operations, others will be developed through targeted research, with the benefits distributed widely through adoption in other organisations and commercialisation.
The organisation's Board and Executive ensure resources are directed into areas where they know ANSTO's expertise is truly world-class and where Australia stands to benefit.
Nuclear medicine is constantly evolving, improving treatments and diagnosis, ultimately saving lives. More...
ANSTO's core business is nuclear science, making radioisotopes and study of neutron scattering. More...
ANSTO provides practical training in health physics and safe handling of radioactive substances. More...
ANSTO's international involvement keeps Australia involved in global development of nuclear science and technology. More...
From climate change and water resources, to drought and soil salinity ANSTO helps to provide information. More...
ANSTO provides Australian and international businesses with a wide rage of industry support services. More...
ANSTO is involved in many areas of research including environmental, materials and minerals and health. More...
ANSTO keeps the government and community up-to-date with nuclear science advances. More...