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How safe is OPAL?
The OPAL research reactor's design and integrated safety features mean it is extremely safe; a fact confirmed by independent analysis.
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IAEA appointment
ANSTO Head of Research Dr Suzanne Hollins has been appointed to chair IAEA group on nuclear applications.
Visitor Terms and Conditions
On behalf of ANSTO thank you for your interest in our tours. We hope your visit to ANSTO will be both enjoyable and informative.
Bacteria-driven remediation of iron ore tailings
Billions of tonnes of iron ore tailings are generated each year from the mining industry. Converting these toxic tailings into soil-like materials which can develop and sustain plant and microbial communities is critical for mine site remediation and improved environmental outcomes.
Imaging and medical
The Imaging and Medical beamline (IMBL) is a flagship beamline of the Australian Synchrotron built with considerable support from the NHMRC. It is one of only a few of its type, and delivers the world’s widest synchrotron x-ray ‘beam’.
Progress on new oxide ion conductors
New material shows enhanced conductivity for solid oxide fuel cells used in satellites, spacecraft, transport vehicles and as power source
Water usage and discharges
ANSTO provides a summary of water usage and discharge for FY2022 - FY2023
Managing waste
ANSTO has safely managed its radioactive waste for over 60 years. Waste is managed in accordance with national and international standards.
Acting Group Executive ANSTO Maintenance and Engineering
Dave Filipetto has over 30 years’ experience in senior management roles leading large engineering businesses and continuous improvement / business transformation campaigns predominantly in air and rail transport industries.
Optoelectronic industry to benefit from cheap new chemical production process
The translocator protein in response to cannabinoids
Specialist expertise and capabilities at ANSTO enable an understanding and improvement of current and advanced nuclear fuel materials
With a well-established portfolio of nuclear research and the operation of Australia's only nuclear reactor OPAL, ANSTO scientists conduct both fundamental and applied research on fuel for current, advanced, and future nuclear technology systems.
ANSTO recognises the contribution of staff for outstanding work, innovation, and excellence
ANSTO announces the recipients of the 2022 organisational awards
Synchrotron leader shines bright, becoming a Fellow of ATSE
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has elected Professor Andrew Peele, Director of ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron, to become a Fellow of the prestigious organisation.
Window into the cell
Access to a ‘window into the cell’ with University of Wollongong cryogenic electron microscope at ANSTO.
CEO of the Australian Science Teachers Association
Shenal Basnayake is CEO of the Australian Science Teachers Association and is responsible for leading a team of dedicated professionals committed to promoting the profession of school science education and enriching science teaching.
Beamline Proposal & Experiment Guide
Guide to successful proposals and experiments at the Powder Diffraction beamline.
Energy use and emissions
Detailed data on ANSTO electricity use and CO2 emissions for FY2022 - FY2023