Reducing cadmium in cocoa
New international limits on the cadmium content of cacao products have spurred research to discover how cadmium accumulates in cacao beans, and the effects of processing.
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Combining irradiation and lithography to engineer advanced conducting materials
Call for Proposals
Proposals at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering and National Deuteration Facility.
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.
Our understanding of the atom powers ANSTO's nuclear and accelerator research techniques
Scientists at ANSTO characterise structures with atomic detail using probes such as x-rays, electrons, neutrons and ions.
A possible world record: Studying thin films under extreme temperatures with reflectometry
A team of researchers from ANSTO and University of Technology Sydney have set a record by conducting thin film experiments at 1100 degrees C.
Highlights - Aerosol Sampling
ANSTO has been tracking and publishing data on fine particle pollution from key sites around Australia, and internationally, for more than 20 years.
Local Environmental Monitoring
ANSTO is committed to monitoring its environmental performance and providing the community with accurate information about it. We also publish live meteorological data from our 49m Lucas Heights weather tower every 15 minutes.
Energy use and emissions
Detailed data on ANSTO electricity use and CO2 emissions for FY2022 - FY2023
In the push and pull of crowds, disordered proteins dance precariously
A collaboration of scientists from RMIT, ANSTO and the CSIRO has published pioneering research that brings new insights into intrinsically disordered proteins and protein regions (IDPs)/ (IDRs) and how they behave under various physiological processes.
Mud and magnetism provides insights into materials and environment: AINSE young researchers
Space radiation testing for materials and devices
ANSTO offers capabilities and expertise for the radiation testing and accreditation of space-based systems.
Year 9-10 Radioactivity and its Applications Online Learning
Students investigate the production of nuclear medicines in the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicines to diagnose and treat disease, and the science behind working safely with radiation.
This program is designed to address content and skill outcomes in the Year 9 and Year 10 Science Australian Curriculum and NSW syllabuses.
Cost: $90 per class.
Removal of dangerous contaminants from dirty water
A group from Monash university has sought to make a new innovative nano-porous sieve material which has the potential to be produced on a global scale and is effective for a much longer time.
Beamline Scientist - BioSAXS
Role at ANSTO
The past, present and future in climate system science
Year 11 Chemistry Online Learning
Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 11 Chemistry.
- Investigate properties of different radioisotopes and learn about their uses in medicine, industry and environmental research.
- Consider the scientific method and gather data during a live radiation experiment.
- See some of Australia's largest scientific infrastructure, including the OPAL multipurpose reactor.
Cost: $90 per class.
Superstructure determined
Detailed molecular structure of silver nanocrystals determined
Year 12 Investigating Science Online Learning
Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 12 Investigating Science.
- Participate in live demonstrations of the properties of radiation, shielding and technologies used to detect radiation.
- Learn about the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicine and their impact on society.
- Discuss the public perception of nuclear science and the regulation of scientific research.
Cost: $90 per class.
Showcasing Australian science at the Australian Pavilion Osaka World Expo
ANSTO is part of a contingent showcasing Australian science at the Australian Pavilion at the World Expo Osaka in October.