The characterisation of planetary materials
ANSTO provides a range of capabilities using neutrons, X-rays and infrared radiation to study the solids, liquids and gases that might be found in materials in our solar system and beyond.
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Insights may lead to design and development of superior metallic alloys
Using nuclear techniques to track micronutrients applied to wheat crops
Researchers from Murdoch University and associated collaborators are using ANSTO’s unique nuclear capabilities to gain detailed information about how wheat crops take in administered micronutrients to maximise their efficient use.
ANSTO shares award
Paper on redefinition of the kilogram receives international award
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Experimental evidence of quantum spin liquid
Researchers use Kitaev theoretical model to explain unusual phenomenon in two-dimensional material.
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New approach to breast cancer detection using synchrotron radiation
Phase contrast tomography shows great promise in early stages of study and is expected to be tested on first patients by 2020.
ANSTO environmental scientists highlight need to monitor legacy nuclear fallout in Antarctica
ANSTO environmental scientists have alerted the scientific community of the critical need to monitor changes to ice containing potential nuclear fallout that reached Antarctica from 20th century atmospheric weapons testing.
Analysis of fingermarks with synchrotron techniques provide new insights
A new study by researchers from Curtin University using the infrared (IR) and X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) beamlines at the Australian Synchrotron has provided a better understanding of the chemical and elemental composition of latent fingermarks.
Nuclear science informing risk assessments during offshore decommissioning
Environmental scientists at ANSTO have been undertaking research to gain a better understanding of the potential impact of contaminants on decommissioned offshore oil and gas infrastructure since 2017
Research explores how the magnetic moments of atoms in materials are arranged and interact
The unique magnetic properties and nontrivial quantum effects were observed and measured in an advanced material with potential application for quantum computing.
Triggers of tree mortality revealed
Advanced imaging technique used to study triggers that lead to tree death
Animal Ethics Approval - Australian Synchrotron
Guidance for obtaining and maintaining human or animal ethics approval at the Australian Synchrotron.
Giant clams open up climate secrets
'Jekyll and Hyde' protein linked to type 1 diabetes
A step closer to understanding superconductivity with large international collaboration
Bushfire charcoal particles carried an unprecedented distance
Charcoal particles from recent bushfires in NSW were carried 50 kilometres by the wind, which has significance for fire history reconstruction.
Leading fine particle pollution monitoring reaches 30yr milestone & looks to the future
ANSTO commenced an aerosol sampling program thirty years ago this week to characterise these pollutants and ultimately, identify their sources, which has taken it to the forefront of environmental monitoring of this type in Australia and the region.
Nobel Prizes recognise insights at molecular and atomic scale
The Nobel Prizes for Physics, Chemistry and Medicine have been announced.