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 05:15 ET (27-Apr-2026 09:15 GMT/UTC)

23-Apr-2026
 

Technology for People: Recognized Worldwide

National Research Council of Science & Technology
Grant and Award Announcement
23-Apr-2026
 

Uncovering how the brain adapts—and why it sometimes can’t

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
22-Apr-2026
 

Record-breaking ultra-deep nanohole waveguides via femtosecond laser

Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS
Peer-Reviewed Publication
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