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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.

More progress understanding how COVID-19 invades the body

Using the Australian Synchrotron, an international team of researchers has characterised an important interaction that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus invade human cells.

Sharing expertise on next generation batteries

ANSTO neutron diffraction scientist was among the experts presenting on next-generation batteries at South Korean conference.

ANSTO partners with Haymarket HQ to attract deep tech investors to Australia

Tobacco plant has potential to fight life-threatening infectious diseases

Protein found in tobacco plant can target and kill microorganisms,

Investigating Ozone

Ozone in the upper atmosphere is a crucial shield of UV, but ozone at surface levels is a respiratory irritant and health hazard.

Students investigate surface-level ozone concentrations in the air around Liverpool, NSW, using descriptive statistical analysis, a univariate analysis and a bivariate analysis to explore the data. Students also investigate the relationship between ozone concentration and certain pollutant gases, as well as the effect of temperature.

Two Aussie start-ups team up with ANSTO

The nandin Deep Technology Incubator at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights innovation precinct has welcomed two new members.

Microscale clues provide insight into cataclysmic Tongan volcanic eruption

In an effort to understand why the Tongan Hunga volcano eruption was so explosive, internationally-recognised volcanologist Prof. Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland and associates rely on beamlines at the Australian Synchrotron to support comprehensive research on the Hunga event.

Early drawings reveal their secrets under x-ray examination

ANSTO joins global network supporting innovation

ANSTO is expanding its global connections, with the nandin Innovation Centre joining an international network created to increase cross industry collaboration and co-creation.

Scholarship applications open

Applications are now being accepted for the Industry foundations Scholarship.

Water experts share insights into unique environment of Thirlmere Lakes

ANSTO has produced a comprehensive report for the NSW Department of Planning and Environment that represents a significant scientific investigation of the connections, pathways and processes of water loss from the Thirlmere Lakes system.

Information about ANSTO’s COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Program

National Volunteer Week 2014: Part two

Investigating unusual water movement

ANSTO expertise focused on understanding of reduced water levels at Thirlmere Lakes in three year collaborative project

Volunteer Week: Part one

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.

Pre-2018 Year 12 Physics workbook

This workbook was designed for the old pre-2018 Year 12 Physics NSW syllabus, 9.6 Medical Physics and 9.8 Quanta to Quarks

Governor-General visits ANSTO

His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley visited ANSTO’s Innovation Centre nandin and several facilities including the OPAL multipurpose reactor this week for a tour after learning of the ANSTO-nandin win in the NASA SpaceApps COVID 19 Challenge.

Understanding fine particle pollution

Thirty years of ANSTO's unique capability in monitoring fine particle pollution provides insight on bushfire smoke.

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