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: 27-Apr-2026 23:16 ET (28-Apr-2026 03:16 GMT/UTC)

1-Apr-2026
 

AI and foundation models pave the way for terahertz ultra-massive MIMO in 6G

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication
1-Apr-2026
 

Alchemy in the Earth’s mantle

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
1-Apr-2026
 

[Research Article] Towards an AI Cube for EO data inference in a distributed infrastructure

Big Earth Data
1-Apr-2026

Artificial intelligence could transform patient education in eye care, new research shows

University of East London
Peer-Reviewed Publication
1-Apr-2026

New study explores why e-commerce platforms sometimes invite—not restrict—third-party marketplace analytics

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences