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 16:16 ET (3-Nov-2026 21:16 GMT/UTC)

18-May-2026
 

Meet Dr. Claw: The open-source AI assistant revolutionizing the research workflow

Lehigh University
18-May-2026
 

New evidence reveals a millennium-old dingo was ritually buried, and cared for, along the Darling (Baaka) River in Australia

University of Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-May-2026
 

Dehydration’s role in learning and memory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-May-2026

Study suggests data centers will boost power bills up to 57% by 2030

North Carolina State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication