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We used electrostatically-charged balloons to accumulate radon progeny from the air (Getty Images).

Investigating radiation in the air we breathe

Radioactive radon gas is a decay product of uranium and thorium, which are found naturally in rocks, soil and building materials. Radon is a significant component of background radiation and can accumulate in poorly ventilated indoor environments. In this data set, we investigated the effect of charging a balloon, which was then hung in an enclosed space, on its level of radioactivity. Students will write a hypothesis, graph data, write a conclusion and use provided information to answer questions about radioactivity and radon, experimental design, accuracy, validity and reliability.

Quantum science underpins modern science and technology

Quantum theory explains the strange and unpredictable behaviour of subatomic particles and the smallest amounts of energy.

Collaboration locates elusive oxygen ions in new solid electrolyte

ANSTO’s course elevates nuclear literacy across Government staff

An accomplished international photographer has capture dazzling new images of one component of the main ring at our Australian Synchrotron and provided an inside view of the electron’s path when it is used.

Yang Cao

Beamline Scientist - ADS

Role at ANSTO

Prof Lyndon Edwards

National Director, Australian Generation IV Research

Role at ANSTO

Dynamic real-time video captures how surfaces are modified by nuclear techniques

Meg Hennessy

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Meg is an engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the Australian National University, where they specialised in material and mechanical systems and biomedical systems.

6MV Sirius Accelerator

The 6MV tandem accelerator, named SIRIUS, is instrumented with a wide range of AMS, IBA and ion irradiation facilities. The three ion sources include hydrogen and helium sources, and a MC-SNICS sputter source for solid materials.