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 19:16 ET (6-May-2026 23:16 GMT/UTC)

21-Jan-2026
 

Scientists design molecules “backward” to speed up discovery

New York University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Jan-2026

New journal section tackles AI, ethics, and digital health communication

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Jan-2026

Trauma or toxic? A deep dive into the impact of stress on kids' health

University of California - San Francisco
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Jan-2026
 

DiaCardia: Scalable and accessible ECG-based prediabetes screening, anytime, anywhere

Institute of Science Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Jan-2026

Creative talent: has AI knocked humans out?

University of Montreal
Peer-Reviewed Publication