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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.
ANSTO technology and expertise heading to Antarctica for atmosphere studies
Critical minerals projects funded under Australian Research Centre Projects Program
ANSTO is contributing to key critical minerals projects funded by the Federal Government.
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.
Prof Andrew Peele appointed President of the Australian Institute of Physics
Synchrotron shines path towards light-activated drug delivery
Research supports potential local supply chain for component in COVID PCR test
University of Melbourne researchers have investigated a method to produce magnetic nanoparticles in Australia for use in COVID-19 PCR tests.
Top students selected to work with Australia's best Nuclear Scientists
This month ANSTO is opening its doors to 11 talented young people from across Australia as the two-year Graduate Program kickstarts.
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.
Tynan Head and neck cancer research
ANSTO welcomes revitalised National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement
(ANSTO) has welcomed the launch of the new National Science Statement and revitalised National Science and Research Priorities by Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP and Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.
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, 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.
Collaborators - Planetary Materials
We are part of the Planetary Science community in Australia
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.
Business case to inform direction of Australian nuclear medicine
Consultant appointed to consider a variety of financial, manufacture and import options.