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Radon analytical facilities

Measurements of the naturally-occurring radioactive gas radon can be used to accurately categorise the degree of atmospheric mixing.

Funding awarded to highlight leadership opportunities for women in STEM fields

The measurement and manipulation of radiation and radioactive materials within biological systems. Capabilities include access to a range of radioisotopes, gamma/X-ray sources and a selection of X-ray beams, ion beams and neutron beams for irradiation.

Data sets

Your students can analyse real research data from ANSTO scientists.

Combining irradiation and lithography to engineer advanced conducting materials

Iron and Fire

Using geoarchaeology to reconstruct the history of an ancient Khmer city.

Deaf Youth Science Camp

The Deaf Youth Science Camp is a chance for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old) to participate in an immersive science experience.

At the camp, participants will do hands-on science activities, go on tours of different science facilities, and meet Deaf STEM professionals. The camp is also an opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills as well as enhance friendship networks.

This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO. In 2025, the camp was funded by a National Science Week grant.

Year 9-10 Introduction to Nuclear Science Tour

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

This tour addresses 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.

Cleaning the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Unique opportunity to contribute to the long term conservation of Australia’s most iconic landmark: The Sydney Harbour Bridge.

What World Environment Day means to our scientists

History revealed

Dingo sees through heavy corrosion to help dentify an historic firearm.

Yingjie Zhang in the research spotlight

ANSTO Nuclear Fuel Cycle researcher recognised for contributions to crystallography and structural chemistry on actinides and lanthanides.

Schools' participation high for National Science Week

Just under 250 schools in Australia and one school in Malaysia will participate in a series of science-based competitions during to coincide with National Science Week in 2024.

Some surprises about the degradation of microplastics in our oceans

The process by which plastic degrades in the ocean facilitates its entry into the natural carbon cycle efficiently as carbon dioxide.

National Volunteer Week 2014: Part One

Imaging technology has the ability to capture and display gamma radiation

A new imaging technology developed at ANSTO makes it possible to image, identify and locate gamma-ray radiation in a safe and timely manner.

Potential good news for a warming world

Collaboration finds that old carbon reservoirs are unlikely to cause a massive greenhouse gas release in a warming world.