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Australian cave studies

Dr Rob Robinson made a significant contribution establishing and developing neutron scattering capabilities

Determining the extent of soil erosion on a NSW vineyard

Meteorites from the red desert of Australia support search for life on the red planet Mars

Monash University, University of Queensland and Australian National University researchers have used ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron in their study of meteorites found on Earth that could be used in future to find evidence of life on the planet Mars.

Progress on low energy electronics

Soft X-ray experiments used to characterise new thin film topological Dirac Semimetal.

Black carbon detection technology launched commercially

The Multi-wavelength absorption black carbon instrument (MABI), a technology designed and built at ANSTO to measure black carbon in the atmosphere is now commercially available from Thomson Environmental Systems.

Pioneering Australian partnership of art and science reveals hidden masterpiece

Radioisotopes

Using the OPAL multipurpose reactor,, ANSTO can provide a diverse suite of radioisotopes for research and applications

Radiation biology

The measurement and manipulation of radiation and radioactive materials within biological systems. Capabilities include access to a range of radioisotopes, gamma/X-ray sources and a selection of X-ray beams, ion beams and neutron beams for irradiation.

Radiotracers

ANSTO provides a range of radiotracers for pre-clinical and clinical research using the OPAL multipurpose reactor. Users can access more than 300 known radiotracers. If a starting material is provided, new and non-commercial radiotracers can be produced.

Radiotracer studies

The use of radioisotopes, radiolabeled molecules and radioactive particles in conjunction with a range of quantitative imaging spectroscopy and radiation counting methods.

Per-deuterated linoleic acid-d31: Available now from the NDF

ANSTO and the University of Singapore sign Australian Synchrotron Agreement

ANSTO and the National University of Singapore have signed an agreement to enable Singapore researchers to access ANSTO’s state-of-the-art beamline facilities at the Australian Synchrotron.

ANSTO star to shine bright on international stage

ANSTO’s Siobhan Tobin has been awarded the 2019 Rhodes Scholarship for Victoria which is one of the most prestigious scholarship programmes internationally.

IAEA acknowledges Australia’s nuclear expertise and stewardship during visit

ANSTO showcased its significant contribution to security, safety, and public health during a visit of the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, Australian Ambassador to Austria Richard Sinclair and Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation Ian Biggs and other dignitaries at the weekend.