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New laboratory opens
A new source added to ANSTO’s cosmogenic toolkit to study past climate and landscape change
Using cosmic ray 'clocks in rocks' to understand climate change
Women's fertility linked to detox element selenium in diet
Technical Information - Kowari
Specifications and Instrument reference.
Business case to inform direction of Australian nuclear medicine
Consultant appointed to consider a variety of financial, manufacture and import options.
University appointment
Dr Anna Paradowska has been appointed as a Conjoint Professor of Practice in Advanced Structural Materials at the University of Sydney.
Digestive brilliance of breast milk revealed
Nuclear techniques bring new insights into food
Research explores how structure contributes to function in food
Australian grads defy exodus for chance to work in science
From the frontline: Dating the ancient past in tiny bites
Safeguarding Australia's healthcare sector with a new nuclear medicine facility
ANSTO today welcomed a significant Federal Government funding allocation to further safeguard the production of life-saving nuclear medicines in Australia.
Indigenous Kakadu plum farmers attend ANSTO workshop
Indigenous Kakadu plum farmers attend workshop on use and application of the elemental fingerprint technology for indigenous bushfoods provenance.
Groundwater science
Water is a resource that needs careful management to ensure it is used sustainably. In this data set, students analyse real research data about the sustainability of groundwater on Rottnest Island. These activities are suitable for students in Years 7 to 10.
Students will:
- understand the concepts of groundwater and aquifers and the role of the water cycle
- use MS Excel to construct simple graphs (or draw graphs by hand)
- interpret and analyse graphs and other representations of data
- investigate the effects of a changing climate on groundwater resources
- distinguish between correlation and causation
Rock art dating
Development of new techniques makes it possible to date Australian Aboriginal rock art.
Investigating isotopes
Learn about isotopes using real examples and real data, including comprehensive isotopic data of the first twenty chemical elements in the periodic table (hydrogen to calcium). Teachers can use the accompanying worksheet, in sections or in its entirety, to develop student skills in literacy, numeracy, critical and creative thinking and ICT. These activities are suitable for students in Years 9 to 12.
Students will:
- learn how the number of neutrons and protons in an isotope affects its nuclear properties
- construct a section of the Table of isotopes, using MS Excel
- investigate the properties and uses of different isotopes
Food origin research in global spotlight at Expo 2025 Osaka
ANSTO highlighted its food origin research with live shows and an expert panel discussion to showcase Australian science in the Australia Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka from 8-10 October.
ANSTO Hosted IAEA Pacific Islands Workshop in February 2024
In early February, ANSTO was honoured to host the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) National Liaison Officers Meeting and Sub Regional Approach to the Pacific Islands (SAPI) Programme, which focused on the development and delivery of the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme in the Pacific.
Class of 2021 - Bright Sparks Signal Bright Future for Australia
The 2021 intake of bright young graduates have arrived at the ANSTO Precinct at Lucas Heights and this week will commence their exciting new career to become the nation’s future leaders in STEM and innovation.
ANSTO welcomes new Board Chair
ANSTO is pleased to welcome The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC as the new ANSTO Board Chairperson, following the announcement from the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.