Students from across Australia competed in a fast-paced design challenge about species sustainability during ANSTO's 2024 National Science Week Hackathon. Teachers and students can see the winning entries and access design challenge learning resources from our website.
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Breaking the mould: Leadership announcement
Dr Ceri Brenner appointed new leader of the Centre for Accelerator Science
ANSTO Hackathon 2024 for National Science Week
Cosmic dust reveals Earth’s ancient atmosphere
Potential true theranostic agent for cancer produced
Scandium 47, a therapeutic radioisotope and potential theranostic, has been produced for the first time at ANSTO. Theranostics are used to both diagnose and treat disease.
Making science accessible to everyone: new initiative for the Deaf community
ANSTO was proud to support the first science-themed AuslanX event for the greater Sydney Deaf community during National Science Week.
Trash to treasure with 3D printing breakthrough
New technology is being developed in Sydney to recycle used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and turn it into raw materials for 3D printing.
2020 Shorebirds Competition Summary and Results
Primary students across Australia were invited to create a public awareness poster for a threatened shorebird found in Australia for our 2020 Shorebirds Competition. In response to COVID-19, and the changes to children’s learning environments, we opened the competition early and also included categories for individual children to enter, as well as school children.
New Joint Venture to manufacture GMP theranostic radiopharmaceuticals in Australia
Cyclotek and ANSTO have announced the launch of a Joint Venture (JV), to establish Australia’s first GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) theranostics facility starting in Melbourne, Australia.
Move over Curiosity Rover: New LEGO model of nuclear instrument
Detailed isotopic profile of groundwater in NSW can inform management of this essential resource
With world-class experts in groundwater and major contributions in this area over two decades, ANSTO completed a major project report on Improving groundwater sustainability and renewability using isotope hydrochemistry in NSW for the Department of Planning and Environment (NSW) and National Water Grid earlier in the year.
2021 Shorebirds Competition Summary and Results
Shorebirds Competition 2021 results.
New global, first-of-a-kind ANSTO Synroc facility
A new nuclear medicine waste processing facility that showcases ANSTO Synroc technology is under construction.
Seafood origin research gathers momentum with benefits for consumers, industry and government
ANSTO’s food provenance research gathers momentum with progress on the development of handheld technology for off-site assessments of origin tiger prawns and an expansion of the work to other seafood species.
Investigating unusual water movement
ANSTO expertise focused on understanding of reduced water levels at Thirlmere Lakes in three year collaborative project
Approval secured to construct new Synroc Plant
Crucial expertise in groundwater benefits Australia
Using nuclear techniques to help sustain Australia's finite groundwater resources
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.
Sutherland students ‘armed’ with skills to build a bionic hand
Sustained contribution ANSTO Award to Prof Henk Heijnis
Environmental scientist with a passion for fieldwork and a lifelong commitment to scientific excellence