EurekAlert! In the Spotlight - Artificial Intelligence

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.

Thinking of giving a DNA kit for Father’s Day? Psychology researcher warns of ‘unexpected outcomes’

Taylor & Francis Group
Book Announcement

DNA testing kits are often gifted for Father’s Day, Christmas and special occasions. The idea of learning more about yourself and unearthing some long-forgotten family history is certainly appealing for many, but a psychologist has warned that these presents can come with profound psychological implications.

19-Jun-2026

Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges

West Virginia University
Business Announcement

Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.

Funder: Johns Hopkins University

19-Jun-2026

From optical forces to optical spectroscopy: recent advances in optical sorting and detection of chiral particles

Editorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from Tongji University present a comprehensive review of emerging optical techniques for sorting and detecting chiral particles. The review highlights advances in engineered light fields, nanophotonic platforms, and artificial intelligence that enhance the sensitivity, selectivity, and efficiency of chiral analysis. By comparing optical sorting and detection strategies across diverse platforms, the work outlines current challenges and future directions, providing a valuable roadmap for developing practical, high-performance optical technologies for chemistry, biomedicine, and materials science.

Journal: Opto-Electronic Advances
Funder: National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and Shanghai Education, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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Thinking of giving a DNA kit for Father’s Day? Psychology researcher warns of ‘unexpected outcomes’

Johns Hopkins and WVU launch research partnership to advance joint solutions for shared challenges

From optical forces to optical spectroscopy: recent advances in optical sorting and detection of chiral particles

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