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Advanced materials

Stable, highly conductive 2D nanosheets of boron nitride promising new material.

Two lectures from distinguished physicist

Dr Catalina Curceanu will explore exotic atoms and impossible phenomena in the universe.

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

Update on PNG aquaculture project to improve the industry and benefit the local population

PNG researcher provides a progress update on an aquaculture project to improve the industry and benefit the local population

Personalised cancer therapy

Research collaboration with University of Sydney focuses on a personalised approach to cancer treatment.

Pioneering work on seafood provenance continues with progress on a global approach

Technical Information - Taipan

Specifications, Beryllium Filter, User Manual, Instrument reference

Australia and IAEA partnership launches new radiation oncology project to improve cancer patient outcomes in Asia and Pacific region

Australia launched a new international development project in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to advance ‘Rays of Hope’ in the Asia and Pacific region.

Association award to neutron scientist

Professor Vanessa Peterson, Senior Principal Research and Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist and Leader of the Energy Materials Research project, has been awarded the Bob Cheary Award or Excellence in Diffraction Analysis by the Australian X-ray Analytical Association. She is the first female to be chosen for the award.

Research on proton conductors holds promise for development of clean energy materials

New funding nourishes efforts to boost milk’s nutrients

Temperature

Our temperature sample environments include closed cycle refrigerators, cryofurnaces, cryostates, furnaces, rapid thermal devices, temperature baths and low temperature inserts.

Head of Nuclear Operations appointed

Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio takes up executive role

Technical Information - Kowari

Specifications and Instrument reference.

AUM2023 Accommodation Options

Accommodation Information

Year 9-10 Introduction to Nuclear Science Tour

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

We are working on new content to address 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.

Home school group tours (Lucas Heights, Sydney)

Tours can be booked for groups from Monday to Friday, subject to availability. Groups must be at least 12 people. We can cater to a maximum of 32 people, as this is the number we can accommodate in our on-site buses.

When you request a tour, please give us as much information about the age range and learning levels of your participants so we can best accommodate your group. This tour is not intended for children younger than 8 years old.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost: $15 each for all tour attendees (parents and children)