Human Activities
Research to identify past human interactions with the environment and clarify information which may result from human impact or responses to changing environments.
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Precision-cut carbon nanotubes
Work on Spin Nematics published in Phys. Rev. Letters
NSW report on health effects of bushfires and drought references greater role for ANSTO
The health impacts of exposure to poor levels of air quality resulting from bushfires and drought recommended that NSW Government work with ANSTO to expand the sampling of particulate matter in the air state-wide.
Using antibacterial lipids in nanoparticles combined with established treatment shows promise against antibiotic resistant bacteria
Scientists have found a new approach to killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria using lipid nanoparticles that target specific layers on the surface of the bacterial cell.
Australia a world leader in silicon industry
ANSTO’s Dr Karina Meredith appointed to UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war
The panel will investigate a wide range of potential effects spanning radiological, environmental, climatic, agricultural, public health, and socio-economic impacts, through a scientifically rigorous and independent lens.
Access to information
Studying Western Australian caves to help us understand climate change
On average, there is now 17 per cent less rainfall across Western Australia’s south-western region than was recorded prior to 1970. This rainfall reduction has economic, social and environmental implications for the region, in particular for the growing capital of Perth, as well as water-dependent industries in the state.
Investigating the benefits of particle therapy in 2018 tour
AINSE study tour takes ANSTO and key stakeholders to Japan.
Sharing expertise with regional neighbours
Participants undertook IAEA training hosted by Macquarie University and ANSTO on use of radionuclides for soil and water investigations.
From ice cores to cosmic events: plenary speakers announced
Four international authorities will deliver plenary addresses virtually at the 15th International Conference on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS15) , which will be held online from 15-19 November.
Radiation measurement
ANSTO maintains national capabilities in radionuclide metrology, the measurement and detection of ionising radiation, radioanalytical chemistry and nuclear forensics to support industry, government and scientific users.
Australian Collaboration for Accelerator Science (ACAS)
Supporting provenance for Aboriginal products
Space radiation testing for materials and devices
ANSTO offers capabilities and expertise for the radiation testing and accreditation of space-based systems.
Does size matter?
Improving aquaculture for food production in Papua New Guinea
Australian led cancer project making an impact at its first regional training course in Malaysia
The Australian led regional cancer care project in medical physics held its first regional training course in Malaysia to progress Rays of Hope.
Radiotracer characterisation and evaluation
Biosciences staff support research for radiopharmaceutical translation, radiation biology and radiotracer studies. New radiotracers can be fully characterised and assessed by a range of evaluation techniques, including in vitro and in vivo studies.
Environmental Monitoring
ANSTO undertakes a rigorous environmental monitoring program and shares expertise nationally and internationally.