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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.

Professor Vanessa Peterson
Senior Principal Research and Neutron Scattering Instrument Scientist

Role at ANSTO

  • Leader, Energy Materials Research Project
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What are radioisotopes?

Radioisotopes are widely used in medicine, industry, and scientific research. New applications for radioisotopes are constantly being developed.

Vienna Wong, ANSTO Future Now recipient and Phd candidate

Launch your career in nuclear science now!

Time is running out to apply for ANSTO’s FutureNow Scholarships. These scholarships, supported by the NSW Government, are for graduates or early-career researchers working on industry-focused research projects. Graduates can apply for a scholarship here and join the more than 120 early career researchers currently at ANSTO.  Hurry – applications close 27 November.

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Radiotracer studies

The use of radioisotopes, radiolabeled molecules and radioactive particles in conjunction with a range of quantitative imaging spectroscopy and radiation counting methods.

50 Year Anniversary of Moon Landing

On 20 July 1969, humans landed on the moon for the very first time. As Neil Armstrong was lowered onto the surface of the moon he made the now infamous statement, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

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