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: 1-May-2026 21:16 ET (2-May-2026 01:16 GMT/UTC)

21-Nov-2025

ASHG expands year-round virtual education with genetic diagnosis and rare disease symposium

American Society of Human Genetics
Meeting Announcement
21-Nov-2025

New AI language-vision models transform traffic video analysis to improve road safety

NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Nov-2025

Diagnostics for pancreatic cancer improve with the help of AI

Radboud University Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Nov-2025

AI helps cancer patients better understand CT reports

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Nov-2025
 

Major success for German research into social artificial intelligence

Universität Paderborn
Grant and Award Announcement
21-Nov-2025
 

Higher screen time linked to ADHD symptoms and altered brain development

University of Fukui
Peer-Reviewed Publication
21-Nov-2025

When imaging systems learn: Turning physical uncertainty into digital intelligence

Advanced Devices & Instrumentation