Nuclear information
Nuclear science is applied by ANSTO's scientists in many areas that are vital to Australia's future, including agriculture, industry and manufacturing, minerals construction, health and environment. Our work in development and applications of new knowledge and skills arises from world-class experience in nuclear science and technologies.
Find out more about what radioactivity is, how radiation interacts with different materials, and how radiation is measured. More...
Nuclear science is central to ANSTO's delivery of advice, scientific services and products to all Australians. More...
Study of the nucleus of the atom is a search for answers to some of the world's challenging problems. More...
The operation of ANSTO's research reactor, OPAL, produces small amounts of radioactive waste carefully managed. More...