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ANSTO environmental scientists highlight need to monitor legacy nuclear fallout in Antarctica
ANSTO environmental scientists have alerted the scientific community of the critical need to monitor changes to ice containing potential nuclear fallout that reached Antarctica from 20th century atmospheric weapons testing.
Improved understanding of progression rates in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia

Visiting Australia

Visiting Australia - ANSTO-HZB Neutron Training Course 2024
A kilometre of cores and counting: the mighty ITRAX
ITRAX has now analysed more than a kilometre of cores since it became operational in 2012.
Snaphot of molecular mechanism at work in lethal virus
X-ray crystallography at the Australian Synchrotron contributed to major research findings.
Better predictions of the working life of industrial components
A revised model has been developed that can more accurately predict the actual service life of an industrial component.
'Atom hunters' broadcast on ABC
Using the past to illuminate the future: Brothers collaborate on important science documentary for ABC TV
ANSTO recognises the contribution of staff for outstanding work, innovation, and excellence
ANSTO announces the recipients of the 2022 organisational awards

Governance
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Dark matter lab funded
ANSTO to ensure ultra-low radiation environment in newly-funded Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory.
Molecular scaffold
Experiments at the Synchrotron enable researchers to produce a 3D structure of a molecular scaffold with role in cancer
3D structure of a molecular scaffold determined
Melbourne researchers have used the Australian Synchrotron to produce structure of molecule known to play a critical role in the development and spread of aggressive cancer.
Sharing expertise on nuclear forensics
ANSTO has hosted its second IAEA Practical Introduction to Nuclear Forensics Regional Training Course for representatives of member countries from South-East Asia, sharing expertise on the theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear forensics to respond to incidents of nuclear or other radioactive material out of regulatory control.
Environment researchers share expertise
Project focuses on enhancing crop productivity in Asia Pacific countries by improving soil and water.
Novel research gives more clues about minerals under pressure within earth or other planets
A study has provided insight into copper sulfate pentahydrate and could give clues to how other hydrated minerals change under the pressures within planetary environments
The risks posed by stormwater runoff can be monitored with thin-film technology
A large collaboration of Australian and New Zealand researchers has established that a thin film technology can be used to monitor stormwater effectively and provides a way to translate the presence of metal contaminants into potential risks to aquatic ecosystems.
Neutron scattering scientists recognised by their peers

Diamond for biological sensing applications
Nitrogen-doped ultrananocrystalline diamond (N-UNCD) is a promising material for future biological and electrochemical applications.