Ever wonder what scientists are really getting up to behind the gates at ANSTO? For one thing, they are creating new imaging techniques for melanoma that could pave the way for potential treatments for skin cancer; new research to better understand evaporation in the Murray-Darling Basin and the melting of ice in the Antarctic; investigating cleaner and greener ways to make batteries; and new discoveries about cell membranes, crystals and even the history of China’s Silk Road.
ANSTO is revealing all with the launch of a new publication, Research Selections 2011, which celebrates an amazing array of research success stories from the past year involving scientists at ANSTO and its collaborative partners from around the world.
Research Selections 2011 is the second edition in ANSTO's new annual research publication which provides the public and science community with a sneak peek at its latest projects and research.
ANSTO CEO Dr Adi Paterson said that the book demonstrates there's no limit to the types of discovery using nuclear techniques.
“Whether it’s climate science, new medical advancements, or new ways to understand physics and materials, this book demonstrates how ANSTO is playing a vital role in finding new understandings about the world we are living in, as well as new insights about what the world is going to look like in the future,” Dr Paterson said.
“For example, ANSTO research into the properties of batteries or magnets has the potential to transform all of the gadgets and machines that we use in our daily lives".
“But ANSTO doesn’t go it alone. We are always keen to harness the brainpower of the best and brightest through collaborations and partnerships.
"Nearly all of these case studies involve collaborations from around the world and other Australian universities and science organisations. By having world class facilities, we are able to attract the world’s greatest minds, and take part in great scientific discoveries,” he said.