Showing 181 - 200 of 554 results
Australian-first detector to accelerate cancer research
Multi-million dollar Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) Detector launched at the Australian Synchrotron,
Meteorites from the red desert of Australia support search for life on the red planet Mars
Monash University, University of Queensland and Australian National University researchers have used ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron in their study of meteorites found on Earth that could be used in future to find evidence of life on the planet Mars.
Using cosmic ray 'clocks in rocks' to understand climate change
12,000 year temperature record
A new continuous record of temperature dating back 12,000 years provides an import resource in understanding current and future climate changes,
Do you really know where your food comes from?
Instrument Scientist BILBY (SANS)/Small Angle Scattering Group Manager
Role at ANSTO
ANSTO welcomes $13.9M critical minerals funding
Rare earth elements will be a key area of focus for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s Minerals unit as it welcomes a $13.9 million funding allocation under the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub
Careers at ANSTO
ANSTO seeks candidates who are passionate about making a contribution to Australian society through supporting nuclear science and technology.
Sharing expertise and learning at new particle therapy facility
ANSTO physicist supports launch of new carbon ion therapy treatment service in Austria.
ANSTO scientists would have preferred more about the physics but impressed with Oppenheimer
In part 1 of this two-part series, ANSTO scientists from across the organisation became film critics to review Christopher Nolan’s new movie, Oppenheimer, which explores the life of the director of the Manhattan Project to develop an atomic weapon.
Detached retina of laboratory animal “glued” with new hydrogel
Green geopolymer concretes for Australian construction industry
There has been an increasing pressure on construction industrial sector to utilise innovative materials that not only meet the requirements of ambitious architectural designs, but also reduce CO2 emissions.
Our History
In April 15, 1953, Australia entered the nuclear science arena, when the Atomic Energy Act came into effect. The Australian Atomic Energy Commission (AAEC) followed and in 1987 the AAEC evolved into the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) as it’s known today.
Getting the facts on milk fats
What is nuclear science?
Nuclear science is crucial to understanding our universe, our world and ourselves at the atomic level. If we can understand how atoms get together, interact, or can be best combined with other atoms, new, more efficient materials and drugs can be developed.
Director of the new Environment Research and Technology Group
Role at ANSTO
Dr Karina Meredith was appointed Director of the new Research and Technology Group for Environment effective 15 January 2024.
Breakthrough on virus infecting rare and endangered parrots
Principal Research Scientist
Role at ANSTO
Deputy Board Chair, Chair Risk and Audit Committee
Mr Andrew Carriline is an experienced senior business executive, commercially astute and highly skilled at operating successfully in regulated environments.