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 04:16 ET (27-Apr-2026 08:16 GMT/UTC)

22-Apr-2026
 

Mixed signals: Machine learning helps detecting roars from lion collars without recording actual audio

Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
22-Apr-2026
 

New study quantifies lake CO₂ emissions and their rising trend in China

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication
22-Apr-2026

Generative AI may cut costs in machine-learning systems, but it increases risks of cyberattacks and data leaks, computer scientist says

Cell Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication
22-Apr-2026
 

PolyU and CLP Power co-develop smart “Generator Inspection Robot”, spearheading innovative solutions through academia-industry synergy to drive research translation and talent development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
22-Apr-2026

BU researchers develop new tool to see how different brain cell types work together

Boston University School of Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication