A new study by Lilao-Garzón and colleagues finds Wnt/β-catenin signalling helps control cell fate decisions in early mouse embryos, promoting primitive endoderm differentiation alongside the FGF/ERK pathway. plos.io/4beSf2Z

Recent announcements by @amgen.bsky.social and Abbott on moving away from using horseshoe crab blood for pharmaceutical safety testing continue earlier work by @elilillyandcompany.bsky.social in getting @fda.gov approval for synthetic alternatives. news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

A new study by Zembere and colleagues shows malaria mosquitoes in southern Malawi frequently feed on plant sugars and strongly prefer guava, suggesting local sugar sources could guide effective attractive toxic sugar bait strategies.

Great opportunity to hear insights on publishing from PLOS One Associate Editor Joanna Tindall 👇

A new Study Protocol by Federico Grossi, @ediminin.bsky.social and colleagues outlines a protocol to systematically map global evidence on indirect drivers of biodiversity loss, such as economic or institutional factors, helping to reveal underlying causes and research gaps.

Charron and colleagues investigate how location impacts AI plant identifications made by @inaturalist.bsky.social, finding that location settings strongly influence identification, with implications for the detection of invasive species when geographic filters exclude them. plos.io/4ukeihb

Great news about recovering nightjar numbers in @southdownsnp.bsky.social, with similar increases in woodlark and Dartford warbler. Public engagement seems to have played an important role in limiting disturbance. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

In this Perspective, George Davey Smith (@mendelrandom.bsky.social) and colleagues outline how and why gene-environment equivalence, the fundamental principle of Mendelian Randomization (MR), must be properly applied and critically considered in MR studies 🧪 plos.io/3NGAxNU

A new study by Wang and colleagues shows converting farmland to orchards or agroforestry in northwest China boosts soil carbon storage and microbial activity, improving soil fertility and climate resilience in semi-arid ecosystems.

The next @palaeopercs.bsky.social is @plosone.org Associate Editor @joannatindall.bsky.social discussing practical tips for getting your work published, as well as careers in scientific publishing. March 17 at 12pm Eastern Time (4pm GMT, 5pm CET, 9.30pm IST, 12am CST). Sign up here: plos.io/4bPoJ4f

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Bourne. As founding Editor‑in‑Chief of PLOS Computational Biology, Phil played a pivotal role in shaping the journal. He was creator and writer of many Ten Simple Rules articles, and above all, a dear friend.

I'm looking forward to discussing tips for getting your work published and career pathways next week with the wonderful palaeo community. @plos.org @plosone.org @plosclimate.org #publishing #ecr

Happy #WorldSleepDay! Worth staying awake for these @plosone.org articles on the diverse links between sleep, diet, physical activity, wellbeing, coffee and music: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

“We were aware that we might have a similar situation this year,” the Ig Nobel founder said after Trump's border policies prompted 4/10 winning teams to decline traveling in 2025. "Then the situation got far worse.” Read about the Igs' decision to move abroad @science.org: tinyurl.com/3kfrdh7y

Great article on a fascinating new @plosbiology.org study in The Scientist: www.the-scientist.com/a-high-fat-d... Well worth a quick read!

Happy #WorldSleepDay! Worth staying awake for these @plosone.org articles on the diverse links between sleep, diet, physical activity, wellbeing, coffee and music: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study by Karanikola and colleagues reports early broomcorn millet cultivation in Bronze Age northern Greece, suggesting steppe connections and flexible farming strategies that differed from southern Greek agricultural systems. plos.io/4ssZWcO

A new study by Bernatchez and colleagues shows fin ray microchemistry can effectively distinguish populations of Atlantic sturgeon and reconstruct habitat use, offering a cost-effective, non-lethal tool for monitoring this migratory species.

Travel safe Phil Bourne. We will all miss you very much, you were unmatchable. news.virginia.edu/content/memo...

☕ Think coffee ruins your sleep? A huge study finds regular coffee may have minimal effect on sleep quality or daytime fatigue in middle-aged adults. www.news-medical.net/news/2026031... #Coffee #Sleep @plosone.org

New in @plosone.org: risk of overlooking invasive alien plants due to location restrictions in apps such as @inaturalist.bsky.social, but importantly, with responsible use, they remain a powerful detection tool. www.growkudos.com/publications... Original study: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Moving north: Warmer waters expand populations of deep-water cartilaginous fishes into Arctic waters | PLOS One

Our new research paper in @plosone.org looks at regional differences in excessive drinking, which breaks from the usual pattern we see with health & the #AmericanNations. Yankeedom does poorly, G.Appalachia well, for instance. Write up with link to the article: www.nationhoodlab.org/regional-dif...

Climate-driven shifts aren't just happening at the surface. Using 26 years of data, we show that deep-water sharks and chimaeras are moving northward into Arctic waters🦈 Their prey are moving too, suggesting that the entire deep-sea community is on the move. Read it here👉 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

A new study by Calzoni and colleagues describes the early Eocene fish assemblage of the Monte Solane Lagerstätte in Italy, identifying several new taxa and revealing a mesopelagic ecosystem in the western Tethys during the decline of the Early Eocene Climatic Optimum.

A new study by Wang and Lehmann maps Neuropeptide F‑expressing neurons in the adult Drosophila brain and finds distinct anatomical clusters that project centrifugally to optic lobes, expanding understanding of how neuromodulators orchestrate behavior.

New in @plosone.org: Our protocol for a global systematic map of the indirect drivers of biodiversity loss. Full paper: doi.org/10.1371/jour... Congrats to Federico Grossi & the team! 👏 #ConservationScience #Biodiversity (2/2)

New on Dryad: "Is the human chin a spandrel? Insights from an evolutionary analysis of ape craniomandibular form" 🧪 🔍 Dataset: bit.ly/46VL7Hs 📖 Article in @plosone.org: bit.ly/4lkHsZz #biology #humanevolution #evolutionarybiology #opendata #research #researchintegrity

A new Registered Report Protocol by Prateek Sahu, @cbsturdy.bsky.social and colleagues pre-registers tests of whether female zebra finches prefer “long path length” songs, in order to re-examine earlier claims that this holistic song feature signals male quality.

A new study by Anna Dema et al shows that an affordable sediment eDNA sampler (FloppE‑Dip) can reliably survey aquatic biodiversity. Although it yields lower copy numbers than traditional filters, it can be used as a viable alternative for community-based monitoring programs.

Phil Bourne was founding Editor-in-Chief of @plos.org PLOS Computational Biology, and instigator of the Ten Simple Rules series.

Remembering Phil Bourne. Personal reflections on a legendary scientist, leader, builder, and mentor. blog.stephenturner.us/p/rememberin...

Lovely round up of science books for children by the editors at @science.org. As my kids get older, I'm going to have to confront the fact that I'm really getting the books for myself not for them. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

We are very sad to hear of the death of Alan Wilson, a member of our Board of Directors. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, collaborators and colleagues at this difficult time.

A new study by Rebecca Westwick and Clare Rittschof reveals substantial variation in larval honey bee nutrition across Apis mellifera colonies, which could affect colony health and development. plos.io/3MHSiMy

Ecosystems research plays a critical role in shaping environmental decisions 🌍️ PLOS Ecosystems brings together open, evidence‑led insights across terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. 📩 Sign up for email updates to receive content, Editorial Board insights, and journal news: plos.io/4b898Mt

Populations are aging—and decisions must be evidence‑led. PLOS Aging and Health is a new global platform for multidisciplinary research across the lifespan. 📄 Submit your work and help shape healthier futures: plos.io/4rJeV2n

A new study by Scherer and colleagues tests for non‑genetic paternal effects on offspring size and brood size in the all-female clonal Amazon molly fish. The authors find no evidence for such effects, but set a benchmark for future testing. plos.io/4clfcDP

A new study by López-Pérez and colleagues shows a two-decade decline in skeletal density of Pocillopora corals in the Mexican Pacific tied to rising temperature, lower pH, and aragonite saturation, highlighting reef vulnerability under climate change.

As anti-immigrant & anti-homeless oppression hit all time highs, it is important to reflect on the experiences of Latine ppl who experience homelessness. Proud of this piece in @plosone.org @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social #CAHomelessStudy journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Happy Birthday to Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the first of the county wildlife trusts, from those of us across the border at @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social. For more on the history of the national organization of trusts (@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social) see here: www.wildlifetrusts.org/our-history

Happy Birthday to Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the first of the county wildlife trusts, from those of us across the border at @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social. For more on the history of the national organization of trusts (@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social) see here: www.wildlifetrusts.org/our-history

A new study by Suzanne Hartley and colleagues using #CitizenScience data finds higher than expected levels of arsenic, cadmium, copper, selenium and lead in House Sparrow eggs across the eastern USA, but eggshell coloration did not predict metal content. plos.io/3OKiGWC

New paper by first-author Julia Self in PLOS ONE shows that strong opinions reduce social learning in zebra finches. Birds with stronger preferences less likely to use social information, revealing that bias strength shapes how ideas spread within groups @laurenguillette.bsky.social bit.ly/460cQpT

Tropical plants flowering months earlier or later because of #climatecrisis – study - Changes threaten ecosystems as flowering falls out of sync with fruit-eating, seed-dispersing animals and pollinators Story by @phoebeweston.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Romanello and colleagues find that communities near Kirindy Mitea National Park in Madagascar reported little or no benefit from the park to their income or overall well-being, highlighting the importance of integrating human costs into evaluations of conservation areas.

A heart-warming science news story for difficult times. The world’s longest continuously running birth cohort study turns 80 this week - a milestone. tinyurl.com/3wy8n4ah It was a privilege writing about it in my book The Life Project. Happy birthday NSHD! @clscohorts.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

For #WorldBookDay, here's a 2024 @plosone.org study showing that even when applying a machine-learning approach to the full text of books, it's pretty difficult to predict if they will become best sellers. I find this reassuring. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

For #WorldBookDay, here's a 2024 @plosone.org study showing that even when applying a machine-learning approach to the full text of books, it's pretty difficult to predict if they will become best sellers. I find this reassuring. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

A new study by Maya Srinivasan and colleagues shows that the severe 2017 cyclone Debbie caused long‑term declines in coral cover and altered reef fish assemblages at the Whitsunday Islands, with only partial recovery over five years.