Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

This month, we’re focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), a topic that continues to capture attention everywhere. Here, you’ll find the latest research news, insights, and discoveries shaping how AI is being developed and used across the world.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 3-Nov-2026 08:16 ET (3-Nov-2026 13:16 GMT/UTC)

10-Sep-2026
 

AI-powered mobile oral health screening for older adults

Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Business Announcement
10-Sep-2026

AI-enabled analysis of pathology slides may help assess risk of pancreatic cancer recurrence

Mayo Clinic
Peer-Reviewed Publication
10-Sep-2026

Kids’ brains are built for distraction. Sometimes that’s a good thing.

Ohio State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
10-Sep-2026

Eric Vejerano receives National Science Foundation award to investigate how sunscreens form persistent free radicals

Arnold School of Public Health
Grant and Award Announcement
10-Sep-2026
 

Active defense guidance for spacecraft in multi-strategy engagement with incomplete information

Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd
Peer-Reviewed Publication