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: 2-Nov-2026 23:15 ET (3-Nov-2026 04:15 GMT/UTC)

20-Oct-2026

New method for guaranteed stability and improved performance for robots on the move

University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-Oct-2026

Insilico Medicine and Servier achieve first milestone in AI-driven R&D collaboration, triggering an undisclosed milestone payment

InSilico Medicine
Business Announcement
20-Oct-2026

Chapman University’s 2026 fear study finds AI anxiety among Americans’ top fears for the first time

Chapman University
Reports and Proceedings