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: 6-May-2026 05:15 ET (6-May-2026 09:15 GMT/UTC)

3-Feb-2026
 

Urban light pollution alters nighttime hormones in sharks, study shows

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication
3-Feb-2026

SCAI expert opinion explores ‘wire-free’ angiography-derived physiology for coronary assessment

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Peer-Reviewed Publication
3-Feb-2026
 

Bringing fusion energy to the grid using artificial intelligence

Princeton University
3-Feb-2026
 

Insilico Medicine receives USD 5 million milestone payment from Menarini Group following First-in-Human (FIH) achievement for MEN2501

InSilico Medicine
Grant and Award Announcement