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Karen Gamboa

Undergraduate, ANSTO Maintenance and Engineering

Karen is currently in their final year of university at UTS studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and a Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice.

Dr. Liza McDonough is an early career researcher with expertise in groundwater chemistry. She is employed as a Researcher at ANSTO and splits her time between speleothem palaeoenvironment and Antarctic hydrology research. Dr.

Australian Synchrotron: Discoveries with Light Workbook

This guide covers concepts such as interaction of light and energy, nuclear physics, and radioactivity through the workings and applications of the Australian Synchrotron

A spotlight on quinine for National Tree Day

Researchers use ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron to clarify immune response mechanism

Experiments undertaken at the Australian Synchrotron have allowed research teams from Monash University and La Trobe University to clarify fundamental aspects of T-cell activation crucial to the body’s immune response to disease.

Secrets of spider web strength revealed

Synchrotron infrared technique reveals first insights into evolution and structure of Australian basket-web spider’s silk.

A natural radioactive tool for urban pollution studies

Nuclear power technology explored

ANSTO shared expertise on next-generation reactors and nuclear power with sustainable energy experts at the Australian Academy of Science symposium in May.

Two lectures from distinguished physicist

Dr Catalina Curceanu will explore exotic atoms and impossible phenomena in the universe.

Better understanding of light harvesting may benefit agriculture

Nuclear techniques reveal ‘tunability' of membranes for enhanced electrical conductivity in graphene

Managing Radioactive Waste

ANSTO has safely managed its radioactive waste for over 60 years. Waste is managed in accordance with national and international standards.

Water experts share insights into unique environment of Thirlmere Lakes

ANSTO has produced a comprehensive report for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment that represents a significant scientific investigation of the connections, pathways and processes of water loss from the Thirlmere Lakes system.