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.

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-May-2026 04:15 ET (27-May-2026 08:15 GMT/UTC)

27-Apr-2026
 

Machine learning facilitates the development of China's 1-km daily soil moisture dataset

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication
27-Apr-2026
 

Physical embedded machine learning force fields for organic systems

Chinese Chemical Society
Peer-Reviewed Publication
27-Apr-2026

To spread ideas farther, break connections

Northwestern University
Peer-Reviewed Publication