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Sharing groundwater expertise

ANSTO expertise provides much-needed information about groundwater resources in the Mozambique capital and district.

Investigating radiation in the air we breathe

Radioactive radon gas is a decay product of uranium and thorium, which are found naturally in rocks, soil and building materials. Radon is a significant component of background radiation and can accumulate in poorly ventilated indoor environments. In this data set, we investigated the effect of charging a balloon, which was then hung in an enclosed space, on its level of radioactivity.

Students will:

Write a hypothesis, graph data, write a conclusion
Use provided information to answer questions about radioactivity and radon
Discuss experimental design, accuracy, validity and reliability

Dr Jian Wang

Scientific Programmer

Role at ANSTO

Dr Jian is involved in the study of accelerator optics and ion beam control, Ione beam interaction with different materials, IBA techniques and applications.

Workbooks

ANSTO provides secondary students with a range of learning resources for those interested in science or studying for exams. For teachers, ANSTO provides learning resources and professional development, as well as in-school-term science tours and videoconferences. Workbooks are provided as required learning material to accompany a school visit to ANSTO. They can also be used on their own as a classroom resource.