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ANSTO and University of Wollongong team up to sort sci-fi from sci-fact
Atomic structure behaves like gears and torsion-springs to contribute to extreme compressibility
Frontiers of synchrotron research suggest even brighter future for materials science and engineering
Understanding how adaptive immune cells recognise and interact with the SARS CoV-2 virus
A team of scientists led by Monash University and the University of Melbourne in association with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity have made progress in clarifying the molecular interactions that underpin how our adaptive immune cells recognise SARS CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.
A new safety shutdown instrumentation and control system for the OPAL multi-purpose reactor
During the scheduled shutdown of the OPAL multi-purpose reactor, an ANSTO engineering and project team has installed a new safety shutdown instrumentation and control system (I&C).
Peter Lay and Wei Kong Pang recognised by ANSTO for contributions to synchrotron research
Professor Peter Lay from the University of Sydney has been awarded the Australian Synchrotron Lifetime Contribution Award by ANSTO, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.
ANSTO part of the team recognised with high commendation for innovative defence research
New species of rare 100-million years old flying reptile found in Australia
An international team of academic researchers led by Curtin University have provided a description of a new species of pterosaur, a flying reptile.
Synchrotron techniques reveal structural details of fossilised fragment of a rare Australian dinosaur skull
This week palaeontologists from Curtin University announced that a specimen from the collection of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum in Winton Queensland as the first near complete skull of a sauropod, a massive, long-tailed, long-necked, small-headed plant-eating dinosaur, found in Australia and other parts of the world.
Australian Nuclear Association recognises former manager of nuclear reactor and waste operations
The Australian Nuclear Association (ANA) has awarded Lubi Dimitrovski, former Manager, ANSTO Waste Operations (1995-2012) and former General Manager Nuclear Operations (2013-2018), its Award for 2022 in recognition of his leadership role in radioactive waste management in Australia.
Dr Rob Robinson made a significant contribution establishing and developing neutron scattering capabilities
Peak Resources commissions ANSTO Minerals to operate Ngualla Rare Earths Pilot Plant
As a result of the successful optimisation testwork, Peak Resources has commissioned ANSTO Minerals to operate the pilot plant to validate the optimised “Alkali Roast” process flowsheet that has been selected by Peak for the Bankable Feasibility Study. The study is expected to be completed by early 2017.
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.
Powerful synchrotron light confirms the presence of rare diamond in stony meteorites
Australian and international researchers have used ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron to confirm the presence of an unusual diamond found in stony meteorites.
Professor Calum Drummond awarded the 2015 Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation
NSW report on health effects of bushfires and drought references greater role for ANSTO
The health impacts of exposure to poor levels of air quality resulting from bushfires and drought recommended that NSW Government work with ANSTO to expand the sampling of particulate matter in the air state-wide.
ANSTO part of new network to transform Australia into world-leading space centre
ANSTO is a partner on the National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) led by the Australian National University (ANU) that will transform Australia into a world-leading space centre by enhancing facilities to test payloads, components, and hardware prior to their use in harsh environments of space.
Tracking oxytocin to understand the biological pathways linked to human cognition and behaviour
ANSTO in consultation with partners has developed a specialised training course to support first responder agencies in ensuring personnel are effectively prepared for response to radiological and nuclear emergency situations.
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