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 03:16 ET (3-Nov-2026 08:16 GMT/UTC)

6-Oct-2026
 

The techniques AI uses to create images can help predict floods, researchers say

Penn State
Peer-Reviewed Publication
6-Oct-2026

Young infants infer the closeness of social relationships via saliva sharing interactions

University of California - Santa Barbara
Peer-Reviewed Publication
6-Oct-2026
 

Artificial intelligence for identifying tumor-reactive CD8⁺ T cells: Biological principles, computational advances, and future directions

International Society for Health Data Science
6-Oct-2026
 

International team of astronomers detect striking new details in unique supernova remnant

Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Peer-Reviewed Publication