The projects form the newest cohort of ON Accelerate, a commercialisation program run by CSIRO to help researchers move scientific discoveries beyond the laboratory and into practical use.

The journal draws on research presented at the first Pacific International Media Conference in 20 years, held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in July last year.

The Maitri initiative is part of Australia’s broader commitment to fostering ties with India in sectors critical to both countries’ futures—including defence, trade, education, and technology.

The project will tackle these issues via innovative privacy-enhancing cryptographic techniques.

The list of projects includes a digital map designed for women’s safety, research tackling fluoride pollution in groundwater, and a test to support gut health.

This collaboration will enable Australian businesses and research organisations to conduct joint projects and build closer relationships with the Indian space sector.

Tata's Tiago EV, priced a little under $A16,000, will be the most affordable electric vehicle available in India.

Dr Melissa O'Shea practices yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya and explores yoga as a complementary approach to improve mental health.

She has designed efficient AI models and codes for satellite and radio communications for the Australian Department of Defence.

A study of 1,709 aged care homes over five years investigated the relationship between the quality of care provided by aged care homes and their reliance on agency contract care staff.