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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.

Dr Leena Burgess

Nuclear Medicine Development Manager and Principal Radiochemist, Health Research and Technology Group

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Magnetic and electric fields

Three magnet systems are available for use with neutron scattering instruments: horizontal magnets, vertical magnets as well as controlled voltage and current devices.

Animal care and ethics

ANSTO as a leading science research organization in Australia is committed to the ethical, humane and responsible care of animals used for scientific purposes.

Radiotracers

ANSTO provides a range of radiotracers for pre-clinical and clinical research using the OPAL multipurpose reactor. Users can access more than 300 known radiotracers. If a starting material is provided, new and non-commercial radiotracers can be produced.

Our understanding of the atom powers ANSTO's nuclear and accelerator research techniques

Scientists at ANSTO characterise structures with atomic detail using probes such as x-rays, electrons, neutrons and ions.

Determining the extent of soil erosion on a NSW vineyard

Australia steps up to prevent a world nuclear medicine shortfall

Decommissioning

Aboriginal cultural heritage

ANSTO recognises the traditional indigenous owners of the land at all its sites and works to contribute to the recognition of the indigenous cultural heritage of Australia.

Small modular reactors can be built with Generation IV reactor designs

Small modular reactors can be built using Generation IV reactor technologies, that old the promise of considerably higher efficiency for decarbonised energy production and industrial heat co-generation.

Award for Commercial Acumen

Metalworking CNC milling machine. Cutting metal modern processing technology. Small depth of field. Hi-technology machining concept.

Develop and innovate your hardened coatings

How difficult is it to relate your hard-coating failures to the chemical makeup of a material?

Innovative cancer research

An ANSTO radiochemist has been awarded a scholarship to carry out research at the world-renowned Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Tackling international public health issue

ANSTO facilitating coordinated effort to find the nexus that leads to chronic kidney disease of unknown origin

Experimental evidence of quantum spin liquid

Researchers use Kitaev theoretical model to explain unusual phenomenon in two-dimensional material.

Are landscape changes linked to loss of traditional Indigenous Australian burning techniques?

Research investigates traditional Indigenous Australian burning techniques in managing landscape and reducing fuel loads.

Speeding up your path to activity and selectivity

How expensive and time consuming are your tests for optimising your catalyst?

Facilities

ANSTO has a full suite of mineralogical, chemical and hydrometallurgical facilities from laboratory through to pilot scale.

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