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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.
High-energy heavy ion microprobe
The high-energy heavy-ion microprobe is used for the characterisation or modification of material properties at depths from approximately 1 micrometre to maximum depths of up to 500 micrometres from the material surface.
Water research
ANSTO undertakes research on Australia's water resources to inform more sustainable water management practices.
Australian led cancer project making an impact at its first regional training course in Malaysia
The Australian led regional cancer care project in medical physics held its first regional training course in Malaysia to progress Rays of Hope.
ANSTO’s Regional Cooperation
Updating the record
Today The Australian ran a story entitled “Fears for indigenous lands as foreign nuclear waste headed our way”, 18 September 2018. ANSTO was not contacted in relation to the article, but can provide the following information in response which can be attributed to a spokesperson.
Two international agreements signed
Historic memorandums of understanding on the peaceful use of nuclear with Thailand and Canada.
Samples - Infrared microspectroscopy
The Infrared microspectroscopy microscopes can record spectra from a range of different samples; from thin microtomed sections to polished blocks and embedded particles. This section highlights the types of samples that can be analysed using the IRM beamline
Reappointment of the Chief Executive Officer
End of an era for Australia’s first nuclear reactor
ANSTO High School Work Experience Program 2025
2025 ANSTO Work Experience Program will be open for applications in the new year.
ANSTO researchers among materials, environment and health projects funded by new ARC grants
Funding awarded to highlight leadership opportunities for women in STEM fields
Reactor systems
ANSTO researchers investigate the behavior of materials in extreme environments, to analyse and predict how they will behave under adverse conditions.
Bacteria-driven remediation of iron ore tailings
Billions of tonnes of iron ore tailings are generated each year from the mining industry. Converting these toxic tailings into soil-like materials which can develop and sustain plant and microbial communities is critical for mine site remediation and improved environmental outcomes.
A closer look at the scientific power of nuclear and accelerator techniques
In Part 2 of our series exploring the world of nuclear science and technology at ANSTO, we share more detailed information about the nuclear scientist’s toolkit.
Infrastructure - Cultural Heritage
In Australia and the Southeast Asia basin, the ANSTO facility offers a wide range of unique nuclear-beam techniques for cultural heritage research.
Science is in while school is out this Easter
Scholarship recipients focus on recycled fuels to improve sustainability of nuclear industry
Two early career nuclear scientists who received international scholarships have spent time in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle group at ANSTO are making progress on their work to improve nuclear fuel.