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Promising material provides a simple, effective method capable of extracting uranium from seawater

An Australian-led international research team, including a core group of ANSTO scientists, has found that doping a promising material provides a simple, effective method capable of extracting uranium from seawater.

Insight into efficiency of organic solar cells

Understanding of micro-structure gained using X-ray scattering and spectroscopy.

Student Travel Funding

ANSTO supports global efforts to verify peaceful uses of nuclear technologies

ANSTO has a role in the global monitoring system on behalf of Australia to ensure non-proliferation of weapons and that nuclear technology is only used for peaceful purposes.

Scientific voyage of discovery

Research undertaken to understand ancient record of algal blooms

Understanding the full impact of radiation on astronauts

In space, without the protection of the magnetosphere, the type and dose of radiation is considerably different to what is naturally experienced on earth. However, it is the secondary particles of lower energies created when galactic and cosmic radiation interacts with shielding that is of concern for astronauts.

Beamtime Guide, Technical Info and Updates - MX1 & MX2

The Macromolecular Crystallography beamlines at the Australian Synchrotron (MX1 and MX2) are general purpose crystallography instruments for determining chemical and biological structures.

ANSTO's National Science Week Hackathon - Apply now

Apply for ANSTO's National Science Week Hackathon

Posters

ANSTO provides a range of learning resources for students interested in science or studying for a school project. ANSTO also provides educational school holiday workshops and in-school-term science tours.

How Radioactive am I?

An interactive quiz to calculate how much radiation you receive in your daily life. The answers might surprise you!

Pioneering techniques advance understanding of metals under extreme conditions

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.

Entries Received

Submissions for the shorebirds competition in 2020.

Elements in the 21st Century

Do you love science? Here is a competition for you that combines chemistry and creativity! Discover the world of elements and create a poster for your favourite element in this competition for school-aged students.