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The science of fireworks

There is chemistry at work to help us enjoy the New Year's Eve celebration.

The International Year of Light comes to an end

Year 3 to 6: Science at Work! Tour

Visit world-class science facilities and learn about the important role of scientists in society and the different environments they work in.

Students participate in a fun and engaging "Colour and Light Show" and discuss their science interests with our experienced education team.

All tours are available Monday to Friday for Year 3 to 6 classes. The cost per student is $9 and teachers are free.

Synchrotron light reveals secrets of mystery McCubbin

Primary School Tours

Book a date with the Discovery Centre for your class.

Pilot project re-designs instrument cabin

The first pilot project at the Australian Synchrotron takes place following a Memorandum of Understanding between nandin and Swinburne University of Technology and Design Factory Melbourne (DFM).

Glass is a lens to cool nuclear science during National Science Week

Quantum science underpins modern science and technology

Quantum theory explains the strange and unpredictable behaviour of subatomic particles and the smallest amounts of energy.

3D cell printing technology earns ANSTO Eureka Prize for Technology

Researchers and industry partners from UNSW Australia, the Australian Centre for Nanomedicine, Children’s Cancer Institute and Inventia Life Sciences Pty Ltd have been awarded the 2021 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology for their method to rapidly-produce 3D cell structures

Exceptional group of women at the forefront of science outreach at ANSTO

Five exceptional female science communicators are part of a larger team who use skills in education and engagement to promote an interest in science amongst the public and students.

Zoom into STEM January School Holiday Workshops

Online and interactive while in your home. Kids can zoom into these school holidays workshops and create movies, animations, arcade games, roller coasters and more. Limited spaces: book now.

Success of Australian Synchrotron Open Day reflects public interest in science

Close to 3000 members of the public decided to have a look at a building that is shaped like a doughnut, is as big as a football field and creates light more powerful than the sun when the Australian Synchrotron held its bi-annual Open Day held on Sunday, 16 October.

Optoelectronic industry to benefit from cheap new chemical production process

Rutherford Backscattering

Rutherford backscattering primarily provides information about the concentration of elements VS depth in a light material.

Incredible Insects Competition 2022

Are you a school student who likes a creative challenge? Enter our new Incredible Insects Competition during the month of July 2021! You could win yourself a prize pack worth over $100! School students from all States/ Territories of Australia are invited to enter.