CAS Insights^TM

CAS Lead Scientists discuss the emerging technologies poised to make significant impacts in 2026. From renewable energy innovations to AI-driven biomarker discovery, explore expert insights on how scientific breakthroughs are reaching commercialization.

Perovskite solar panels are cheaper and more efficient than other PVs, yet advances in materials and fabrication are needed to make them commercially viable. Our in-depth analysis reveals the research hot spots and new opportunities.

New Nipah cases in India have renewed focus on a high‑fatality zoonotic threat shaped by complex spillover dynamics, severe neurological disease, and limited medical countermeasures. Meanwhile, global efforts in diagonistcs, therapeutics, and vaccines are accelerating.

Bi-specific T cell engagers are poised to become key immunotherapy treatments due to simpler production and new safety advances.

How can researchers identify emerging trends in a massive field like microelectronics? Our analysis reveals breakthroughs across materials, devices, applications, and fabrication methods.

Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that don’t alter DNA sequences. Understanding these processes is driving more personalized medicine and innovative therapies.

Solid-state batteries take lithium-ion technology to a new level with greater energy density, longer lifespan, and improved safety.

A recent spike in patents reveals how carbon capture technology is ready to support industrial decarbonization efforts.

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.