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The ability of AI-powered computer vision to analyze visual datasets means faster innovation in any field that uses imagery — which is to say, every scientific field today.

With their porosity, stability, and tunable properties, COFs can be used like Nobel Prize-winning MOFs in catalysis, biosensors, and other applications while being more sustainable.

What are the biggest trends happening in science in 2026? We explore innovations in sustainability, drug discovery, and materials science that will have the greatest impact.

From AI-powered solutions to mechanochemistry, this CAS Insights webinar recap explores the latest green chemistry trends to watch.

Discover how ensemble models—the same AI technique behind movie recommendations—are transforming scientific research and prior art search.

We know the gut microbiome is vital for human health, and new breakthroughs are now reducing antibiotic resistance and improving overall health in animals.

Breakthroughs in solvents and manufacturing processes are driving advancements in green chemistry. Learn more about six important trends.

Extremophiles are microorganisms that survive in Earth’s harshest environments. Find out how their unique capabilities are changing biomedicine, environmental clean-ups, and more.

From pharmaceuticals to semiconductors, PFAS compounds are everywhere. This ACS/CAS webinar recap explores how evolving structural definitions are changing the regulatory landscape, and what it means for science, policy, and innovation.

Molecular de-extinction revives genes and proteins from ancient sources, and it may hold the key to new antibiotics that fight drug-resistant pathogens.

From microbiome breakthroughs to AI-powered simulations, this CAS Insights webinar recap explores the latest drug discovery trends shaping pharmaceutical research.

Discover how Nobel-winning science unfolds—from breakthrough ideas to global recognition. CAS Insights reveals the context, challenges, and impact behind these discoveries.

Nuclear medicine's theranostics approach enables "see it, treat it" cancer therapy using the same agents for diagnosis and treatment. Investment tripled to $14.86B in 2024 as these precision treatments move to early-stage care.

Revolutionary materials that conduct electricity like metals while bending like plastics are transforming everything from batteries to brain implants. Discover how conductive polymers went from Nobel Prize discovery to cutting-edge biomedical breakthroughs.

Advances in drug development are improving the pipeline of siRNA therapeutics.

Explore eight leading trends in drug discovery that are improving cancer treatment, identifying neurodegenerative conditions, and even preparing for a future pandemic

PFAS molecules have remarkable properties. However, increasing concerns about health impacts are driving new regulations and the search for alternatives.

What can an analysis of 310,000+ articles and patents tell us about the rise of AI for science? Learn about AI integration in scientific research, with guidance for researchers, institutions, and policymakers.

Thermal energy storage systems leverage specialized materials and processes that absorb, store, and release thermal energy as needed. What role can they plan in helping to make renewable energy more efficient?

Critical metals play crucial roles in modern industries, but are uneven in abundance and geographic distribution. Fortunately, new research and methods may help meet market needs.

With the advent of genetic editing technology, researchers are increasingly able to address immuno-compatibility issues, getting closer to making organs and tissues available for transplant from animal donors to human recipients.

Spatial transcriptomics provides unprecedented insights into the organization, function, and interactions of cells within complex tissues, allowing a deeper understanding of cellular composition and activity.

Explore some of the most successful recent applications of AI in research with experts from 3M, the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and CAS.

Since many catalysts and reagents show sensitivity to moisture, water was often excluded as a potential solvent. Now, it appears that many organic transformations can be achieved either in water or on water without using harmful chemicals or volatile organic compounds as solvents.

Fungal infections represent a growing threat to global health. But while publications and clinical trials have declined recently, renewed interest from researchers and the pharmaceutical industry may lead to new breakthroughs.