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: 6-Nov-2025 20:11 ET (7-Nov-2025 01:11 GMT/UTC)

2-Jun-2025

A novel, multimodal approach to automated speaking skill assessment

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication
31-May-2025

Academician WANG Qi: leveraging digitization to reshape TCM’s modern value

Association of Integrative Nursing
Peer-Reviewed Publication
30-May-2025

Transforming the certification process of 3D-printed critical components

Texas A&M University
Grant and Award Announcement
30-May-2025

Scientists identify diagnostic aid to determine risk of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence

NIH/Office of the Director
Peer-Reviewed Publication
30-May-2025

The era of human-guided epoxide selection in CO₂ cycloadditions is over—AI tools now take the lead

Industrial Chemistry & Materials
Peer-Reviewed Publication
30-May-2025

How climate change is altering the Arctic Ocean

Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research