Distinguished Lectures
Nuclear science and technology award recipients to deliver Distinguished Lectures at ANSTO.
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Services - Kowari
Sample environments, Data analysis.
4 Decades of Q using small-angle neutron scattering at OPAL
Services - Echidna
Sample environments, Data Analysis, Mail-in Services.
Call for Proposals
Proposals at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering and National Deuteration Facility.
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
Investigating isotopes
Learn about isotopes using real examples and real data, including comprehensive isotopic data of the first twenty chemical elements in the periodic table (hydrogen to calcium). Teachers can use the accompanying worksheet, in sections or in its entirety, to develop student literacy, numeracy, critical and creative thinking and ICT skills. These activities are suitable for students in Years 9 to 12.
Students will:
- learn how the number of neutrons and protons in an isotope affects its nuclear properties
- construct a section of the table of isotopes, using MS Excel
- investigate the properties and uses of different isotopes
Services - Quokka
Sample environments, Data Analysis, Mail-In Services
What are radioisotopes?
Radioisotopes are widely used in medicine, industry, and scientific research. New applications for radioisotopes are constantly being developed.
Discovery of molecular structure wins prestigious chemistry award
Research demonstrates the existence of hexagonal planar geometry in a transition metal complex with great potential application across multiple disciplines.
Teacher Professional Development Courses
ANSTO is an experienced provider of Teacher Professional Development for Australian and International teachers and our courses cover a wide range of topics. Hear from expert speakers, receive new education resources, and develop lessons for your own class.
Improved understanding of progression rates in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia
Nanoprobe beamline (NANO) UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The X-ray Fluorescence Nanoprobe beamline undertakes high-resolution X-ray microspectroscopy, elemental mapping and coherent diffraction imaging – providing a unique facility capable of spectroscopic and full-field imaging. Elemental mapping and XANES studies will be possible at sub-100 nm resolution, with structural features able to be studied down to 15 nm using scanning X-ray diffraction microscopy.
Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin
In 2017, ANSTO's CEO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri Lanka to work together to investigate the epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin (CKDu).
Distinguishing black carbon sources
MABI instrument can determine both the concentration and source of black carbon pollution in the atmosphere.