The characterisation of planetary materials
ANSTO provides a range of capabilities using neutrons, X-rays and infrared radiation to study the solids, liquids and gases that might be found in materials in our solar system and beyond.
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Australian scientists support industry with a visionary new portable radiation imaging system
A team of Australian scientists have created a new portable device that can pinpoint the exact location of radiation sources, faster and more accurately than ever before.
ANSTO Minerals sponsors Downunder Conference
Statement of Expectations
On the 10th of October 2025, the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology provided his Statement of Expectations to ANSTO.
ANSTO scientists and engineers featured in Careers with STEM Science
ANSTO scientists have been featured in the new issue of Careers with STEM Science, a publication produced for high school students, undergraduates and grads, careers advisors, teachers and parents to discover careers and study paths.
Novel research gives more clues about minerals under pressure within earth or other planets
A study has provided insight into copper sulfate pentahydrate and could give clues to how other hydrated minerals change under the pressures within planetary environments
Repatriation of Australian waste from France
Northern Minerals Project Update
Northern Minerals Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project Update.
Nuclear techniques confirm rare finding that crocodile devoured a baby dinosaur
Deuterated mineral oil enables polymer research
The National Deuteration Facility has supported industry through the synthesis of deuterated mineral oil, which was supplied to Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals. Mitsui Chemicals specialises in polymeric materials for packaging, appliances, construction and other applications.
Reconstructing a history of palaeoclimate in south-eastern Australia
The role of trace elements as palaeoclimate proxies has been explored in ANSTO-led collaborative environmental research.
Our understanding of the atom powers ANSTO's nuclear and accelerator research techniques
Scientists at ANSTO characterise structures with atomic detail using probes such as x-rays, electrons, neutrons and ions.
New beamline provides state-of-the-art imaging capability
The new Micro Computed Tomography (MCT) beamline is the first instrument to become operational as part of the $94 million Project BRIGHT program, which will see the completion of eight new beamlines at ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron.
Statement of Intent
In January 2026, Mr Michael Quigley AM, ANSTO Board Chair, shared ANSTO's Statement of Intent with the Minister for Industry and Innovation, and Minister for Science.
Australia completes first phase of its waste repatriation project
Synchrotron techniques reveal amount of carbon captured in microscopic seams of deep-sea limestone
A collaboration of Australian scientists has used ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron to measure the amount of carbon that is captured in microscopic seams of deep-sea limestone, which acts as a carbon sink.
Meet some of the women from the history of ANSTO who were pioneers in their time
The celebration of the UN’s International Women’s Day 2023 has a theme that highlights the power of innovative IT to combat discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally.
Queensland reef scientist wins new award for erosion research
Today Dr Jenine McCutcheon from the University of Queensland’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has been recognised for her outstanding research with the Australian Synchrotron's Stephen Wilkins Medal.
Corporate Publications
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