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 13:17 ET (3-Nov-2026 18:17 GMT/UTC)

23-Jul-2026

Unlocking the ocean’s final frontier: JSE announces open call for “Deep Sea Biodiversity” Special Issue

Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Business Announcement
23-Jul-2026
 

AI study reveals the biodiversity cost of green energy minerals

Tohoku University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
23-Jul-2026

A better future rather than faster robots: DGIST proposes “Sustainable Robotics” as a new academic field

DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
23-Jul-2026
 

ETRI develops “forgetfulness-free AI” technology...AI that does not forget even after learning new knowledge

National Research Council of Science & Technology
22-Jul-2026
 

Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals

California NanoSystems Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication
22-Jul-2026

Two Lehigh University AI projects selected for DOE Genesis Mission funding

Lehigh University
Grant and Award Announcement