70 years of scientific excellence has brought significant benefits to Australia
ANSTO is a unique national science organisation that began operating under its predecessor The Australian Atomic Energy Commission (AAEC) 70 years ago.
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'Atom hunters' broadcast on ABC
Using the past to illuminate the future: Brothers collaborate on important science documentary for ABC TV
Australian Synchrotron celebrates 20,000 research partnerships
Environmental research at archaeological site
Insights about Mayan Empire relevant for current climate challenges
Meet some of the women from the history of ANSTO who were pioneers in their time
The celebration of the UN’s International Women’s Day 2023 has a theme that highlights the power of innovative IT to combat discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally.
New information on the human health impacts of radiation
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.
ANSTO's neutrons will help miners see what's inside drill cores with new clarity
The mining industry is set to benefit from a new Australian capability that uses a nuclear scanning technique to detect the presence of precious metals and strategic minerals in a core sample.
International research reveals significance of human fossil methane contribution
A team of researchers including the University of Rochester, CSIRO and ANSTO has found methane emissions from human fossil sources have been greatly underestimated.
New experts join Australia's nuclear agency: Focus on innovation, users delivering more benefits to Australians
Quantum technologies
ANSTOs capabilities are ideally suited for these investigations relating to quantum technologies.
Radiation Testing - Facilities Technical Specifications
ANSTO provides multiple sources for radiation testing of materials and devices including Co-60 gamma sources, x-ray, proton and heavier ion-beams.
Research highlights importance of traditional fire burning practices to ensure survival of tree with Indigenous cultural and ecological significance
Radiocarbon dating at ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science provided strong evidence that some culturally significant trees on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) have persisted for up to more than 500 years
New laboratory opens
A new source added to ANSTO’s cosmogenic toolkit to study past climate and landscape change
Dynamic real-time video captures how surfaces are modified by nuclear techniques
Discovery of Australia's oldest pottery rewrites understanding of Aboriginal marine history
In a paper published yesterday, Traditional Owners and researchers report on the oldest securely dated pottery discovered in Australia, located at Jiigurru (Lizard Island Group) on the Great Barrier Reef.
Radiotracer studies
The use of radioisotopes, radiolabeled molecules and radioactive particles in conjunction with a range of quantitative imaging spectroscopy and radiation counting methods.
Statement of Intent
In May 2023, The Honourable Dr Annabelle Bennett, ANSTO Board Chair, shared ANSTO's Statement of Intent with the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Australia's nuclear agency welcomes SA mayors and CEOs
Australia's nuclear credentials highly regarded internationally through ANSTO
Although Australia does not use nuclear energy for power needs, it does have the nuclear capabilities, knowledge, and expertise provided by ANSTO to ensure the national interest in nuclear matters is protected and advanced.