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Opal reactor

OPAL 2024 Shutdown

ANSTO's OPAL reactor is one of the world's most advanced and reliable research reactors today. To ensure we can continue operating OPAL safely and reliably and maximise utilisation, ANSTO must regularly carry out maintenance and upgrades.

Going underground to understand Australia's past climate variability

Given the importance of water in Australia, surprisingly, there is relatively little information about the past variability of rainfall on this continent. Although there is a good annual record of the past 100 years in Australia, there is nothing much before that period and no known cave deposit records exist for New South Wales.

Radioactivity contamination training

Year 9-10 Radioactivity and its Applications Online Learning

Students investigate the production of nuclear medicines in the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicines to diagnose and treat disease, and the science behind working safely with radiation.

This program is designed to address content and skill outcomes in the Year 9 and Year 10 Science Australian Curriculum and NSW syllabuses.

Cost: $90 per class. 

Helping in the fight against COVID-19

Experts at ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron are prioritising work that could hold the key to fast-tracking the development of a vaccine for COVID-19.

Certificate of appreciation from WA DFES

ANSTO and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the search and recovery efforts for a missing 8mm-long radioactive capsule in the Western Australian outback.

Diversity and inclusion at ANSTO

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At ANSTO we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes – and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to the quality and outcomes of our work, and the way we get the job done.

Australia charges ahead with new Lithium Technology

Scientists at ANSTO together with Lithium Australia Limited (LIT) have developed a world-first technology to extract more lithium from lithium mining waste, in a game-changer for Australian lithium industry. 

Farewell gamarada* Les Bursill

ANSTO’s trusted advisor on Dharawal cultural heritage Les Bursill OAM has passed away suddenly following illness. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this webpage contains images of people who have died.

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Year 9-10 Introduction to Nuclear Science Tour

This tour is an introduction to isotopes, radioactivity and half-life, and the real-life applications of these concepts. Students will do a series of hands-on activities using the workbook below. 

We are working on new content to address the new 2026 NSW Science Stage 5 (Year 9-10) syllabus.

All tours are available Monday to Friday for Years 7 to 12 classes. The cost per student is $12.50 and teachers are free. 

Please print enough copies of the relevant workbook for your class before your visit to ANSTO.

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