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: 13-May-2026 18:15 ET (13-May-2026 22:15 GMT/UTC)

17-Mar-2026
 

NUS Medicine researchers create AI-guided gene-editing tool for more precise and safer DNA correction

National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication
17-Mar-2026
 

The next leap for AI scribes provides eyes in the clinic

Flinders University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
17-Mar-2026

Sunscreen produces persistent free radicals when exposed to light, a recent study finds

Arnold School of Public Health