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Nuclear science and technology for the benefit of all Australians.
A giant Himalayan glacier once stretched 100 kms across the Himalayas. A study supported by @manchester.ac.uk , used ANSTO accelerator techniques to trace its history, revealing that temperature, not rainfall, drove its retreat. https://ansto.info/4vA2Duh
Research led by Flinders University using ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron reveals a promising way to trap PFAS from water. Commonly found in firefighting foams, these "forever chemicals" are very challenging to remove, making this a potential breakthrough for cleaner water. ansto.info/4eOYvkT
Research reveals molecular cage to trap PFAS forever chemicals
Recent research led by a team from Flinders University has developed an approach based on a molecular cage to trap dangerous PFAS chemicals. The investigators who used the Macromolecular beamlines at ...
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Around 1960, Max Dupain photographed two scientists at the Australian Atomic Energy Commission examining the microstructure of materials with an electron microscope. At the same site today, ANSTO continues that work with neutron and ion beams, revealing more than ever.
A research collaboration by Prof Mark Rutland of KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Gustavo Luengo of L'Oréal used our expertise and facilities to empower consumers to help achieve responsible consumption. Made possible by the Australian National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy
World Environment Day is about the signals the Earth is sending. ANSTO scientists read those signals: coral cores, cave stalagmites, aquifer water, Cape Grim air. Nuclear tools, since 1960. https://ansto.info/4ojkF21 #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate
This Earth Day, we're recognising science that helps us understand our planet. Antarctica may feel remote, but research there gives us insight into what is happening to our climate. ANSTO contributes nuclear and isotopic expertise to programs like @arcsaef.bsky.social. https://ansto.info/3OztIhK
Neutron and synchrotron imaging of fossilised gut confirm plant diet of sauropod's last meal about 100 million years or so after it was consumed www.ansto.gov.au/news/last-me...
Last meal reveals eating habits of Australian sauropod
International research led by Curtin University and supported by ANSTO, has identified and studied the first sauropod dinosaur gut contents found anywhere in the world. The stomach content was preserv...
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We use nuclear & advanced techniques critical in building capacity to identify the sources, distribution patterns, & trends in the prevalence of microplastics & nanoplastics in our marine environment to support @iaeaorg.bsky.social #worldenvironmentday🐳🐟 Read more www.ansto.gov.au/news/assessi...
Our instrument scientists performed low temperature cryogenic measurements on the Spatz reflectometer to detect superconducting properties of a vanadium silicide material developed by Uni Melbourne researchers #IYQ2025 #QuantumYear www.ansto.gov.au/news/produci...
Producing superconductors for quantum circuit elements at high temperatures
A project led by the University of Melbourne’s Dr Manjith Bose and Professor Jeff McCallum, who are also members of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology, h...
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Neutron scattering experiments at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering that supported a Japanese-led investigation has provided definitive evidence of long-range antiferromagnetic ordering in a real quasicrystal www.ansto.gov.au/news/researc...
Research confirms antiferromagnetic order in real quasicrystals
ANSTO was part of a team led by researchers from Tokyo University of Science and Tohoku University, who have discovered antiferromagnetism in a real icosahedral quasicrystal (iQC), reinvigorating the ...
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Join our online webinar to explore how traditional ecological knowledge informs research into environmental sustainability & climate resilience; how traditional plants could bring health benefits & explore ways to safeguard Indigenous cultural intellectual property www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/fir...
#HIA supports researchers like Liz Williams who gave a talk at the Australian Collaboration for Accelerator Science (ACAS) Seminar Series on 'Accelerator Facilities as Cultural Training Grounds for Australia's Nuclear Workforce' hosted by @ansto.bsky.social. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The Australian federal election has been called, and the Australian Government has now entered caretaker mode. During this time, ANSTO, as an Australian Government science organisation, will share only minimal information on our channels. We will resume normal service after the election.
Our innovative approach to determining food 🦪 origin is gaining interest within Australia, as well as the region and beyond 🌎as it addresses food fraud, biosecurity, country of origin labelling and UN sustainable development goals www.ansto.gov.au/news/ansto-s...
ANSTO supports food provenance project planning at the IAEA
In mid-February ANSTO attended a meeting at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss and produce recommendations for the development of a new Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on Seaf...
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Leader of the Environment Research and Technology Group Dr Karina Meredith shares some thoughts on the power of innovation in science, a Eureka Prize we are supporting again in 2025 australian.museum/blog/science...
15 years of recognising the impact of innovative technology with ANSTO
2025 will mark 15 years of ANSTO’s partnership with the Australian Museum to deliver the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.
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What's the next best thing to going into space? Sending your experiment to the ISS. Our instrument scientist A/Prof Jitendra Mata collaborated with Japanese researchers on colloidal particles, the potential building blocks of a cloaking device 🚀 www.ansto.gov.au/news/advance...
Advanced materials research in microgravity earns NASA recognition
A pioneering study led by Professor Junpei Yamanaka of Nagoya City University and an international team that included ANSTO has delivered transformative insights into the behaviour of colloidal partic...
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Nuclear forensics workshop for regional participants sponsored by @iaeaorg.bsky.social and held at ANSTO provided crucial training www.ansto.gov.au/news/sharing...
Sharing forensic expertise benefits real world event in the Philippines
Training hosted and delivered by ANSTO on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) assisted the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) to prepare for the successful management of ...
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Our #Scientistsatwork photo competition is open for submissions. This is a competition for scientists themselves. Winners will receive £500, a subscription to Nature & have their photo featured alongside an interview in Nature. Deadline - March 28th @nature.com www.nature.com/immersive/sc...
#ScientistAtWork photo competition
A celebration of the striking and colourful work that scientists do around the world.
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Great read in @nature.com on the development of the Pauli exclusion principle in the International Year of Quantum www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The ‘quantum’ principle that says why atoms are as they are
From strange beginnings, the 100-year-old Pauli exclusion principle has become a gift that keeps on giving for scientists who aim to understand the workings of matter.
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International study estimates 130 teragrams of methane per year for the period 2003-2012 www.ansto.gov.au/news/ansto-s...
ANSTO scientists help refine estimates of global methane emissions
A groundbreaking international study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres has provided new insights into global fossil methane emissions, using innovative multi-isotopic atmos...
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Explore how our extraordinary “light bulb” 💡 provides incredible clarity, revealing the molecular and atomic structure of a wide range of materials as highlighted in @cosmosmag.bsky.social cosmosmagazine.com/news/aust-sy...
Melbourne synchrotron plans its fourth generation future
The Melbourne synchrotron is a particle accelerator that propels electrons to near-light speed inside a 216m circular vacuum chamber.
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This year, for #InternationalWomensDay, we are showcasing the work of our science communicators who engage with thousands of students and visitors every year but celebrate all the women of ANSTO thttps://www.ansto.gov.au/news/exceptional-group-of-women-at-forefront-of-science-outreach-at-ansto
Exceptional group of women at the forefront of science outreach at ANSTO
Five exceptional female science communicators are part of a larger team who use skills in education and engagement to promote an interest in science amongst the public and students. To mark Internatio...
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Scientists use powerful synchrotron light on macromolecular crystallography beamline to determine structure of key enzyme in pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe oryzae which causes rice blast disease www.ansto.gov.au/news/researc...
Researchers uncover how pathogens hijack phosphate pathways to infect crops
A team of scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) has discovered how a powerful “weapon” used by many fungal pathogens enables them to cause disease in major food crops such as rice a...
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The path of an electron moving close to the speed of light in the main ring of the Australian Synchrotron captured by international photographer@charlesbrooks.bsky.social Accelerator physicist Eugene Tan converted radio waves into the sounds of synchrotron light www.ansto.gov.au/news/photogr...
We will contribute to a new NHMRC grant to Dr Alana Gall, a Truwulway woman of Southern Cross University who will lead a research program focused on First Peoples' Cultural Medicines in Australian healthcare. The project supports an Australian research priority. www.ansto.gov.au/news/ansto-c...
Advanced imaging at our Australian Synchrotron supported major dinosaur research discovery by Museums Victoria Research Institute & @monashuniversity.bsky.social who reported evidence of world’s oldest known megaraptorid & first evidence of carcharodontosaurs in Aus. www.ansto.gov.au/news/advance...
Group Exec Nuclear Science & Tech, Dr Andrew Peele, chairs IAEA Standing Advisory Group Nuclear Apps this week on behalf of Aus. SAGNA advises IAEA Dir Gen on a strategic direction for nuclear apps in food & agriculture health, water resources, the environment & radiation tech. @iaeaorg.bsky.social
Excited to be entering @bsky.app with our science news. Today read about our latest research producing fingerprints of Kakadu Plum grown by Indigenous farmers in NAAKPA to verify origin and protect the bushfoods industry. www.ansto.gov.au/news/indigen...
