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Part 1: An explanation of the three-body problem featured in science fiction series

Two ANSTO physicist explain the three-body problem as featured in science fiction series of the same name

Restarting a nuclear reactor series: It’s all in the preparation and slow and careful actions

ANSTO recently re-started the OPAL Reactor after a six-month shutdown for essential maintenance and the installation of an upgraded facility.

Research highlights the importance of the Murray Darling Basin for Australia’s waterbirds

An environmental study supported by a citizen science project at ANSTO and UNSW has brought greater understanding of the movement of birds between all of Australia’s major water basins and the importance of the Murray-Darling River Basin.

Dynamic real-time video captures how surfaces are modified by nuclear techniques

Tracing the impact of toxic metals

Two ANSTO environmental scientists are part of a large team led by the Australian National University (ANU), who have received an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant to investigate how environmental change and human activities since industrialisation have impacted the transport and deposition of toxic metals on the south coast of Australia, Tasmania, and remote Southern Ocean islands.

Remarkable clinical trial results shared internationally

A targeted radioactive infusion that is a game-changer in late-stage prostate cancer can also dramatically improve outcomes for patients in earlier stages of this disease, a Peter Mac-led study has shown.

Actinide and heavy ion isotopic analysis

ANSTO has the capability to analyse heavy isotopes such as 129I, platinum group elements, 236U and Pu isotopes.

AUM2023 Accommodation Options

Accommodation Information

Celebrating two years of reliable Cold Neutrons at OPAL

First user experiment on Taipan Beryllium-Filter Spectrometer

16th OPAL/NDF proposal round closed yesterday

Accelerators and instruments

The Centre for Accelerator Science operates four ion accelerators with 11 on sources and 13 beamlines

Meet an Expert

Let your students lead a 30-minute Q&A session with our ANSTO experts about one of the following three topics:

- Nuclear medicines
- Nuclear techniques to study the environment
- Fission and its applications in reactors

Please ensure your students do some pre-reading about the research topic and come prepared with questions to ask during the session. We also ask that teachers send us a copy of the student questions the day before, so we can adequately prepare for your session. Teachers must be present during the session with their students.

Cost: Free

User Meeting 2025 - Awards & Prizes

You are invited to submit to the various awards from ANSTO and the User Meeting 2025 organising committee.

Lutetium-177 non-carrier added

Community group tours (Lucas Heights, Sydney)

This tour provides an in depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry.

Tours are designed for adults and children 8 years and over, and can be booked for groups from Monday to Friday, subject to availability. Groups must be at least 12 people. These are general tours for community groups - if you are a school group, please see our range of syllabus-linked school tours.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost: $15 per person