In this study, researchers analyzed global time-series data from 11,777 stations measuring floating ocean plastics. Their findings call for urgent policy and standardized monitoring of plastic particles in our world's oceans. plos.io/3ZRrH08 #PlasticPollution #OpenData #OpenCode

This review highlights gaps in #HIV testing, treatment, and suppression, calling for equity-driven strategies to reach the 2030 target of ending #AIDS as a public health threat. plos.io/3HHIEqq

Planning an online study? This article from researchers at @uwmadison.bsky.social and Kenyon College systematically compares five platforms (MTurk, Prolific, CloudResearch, Qualtrics, and SONA) and reports on data quality, participant attentiveness, and cost. Learn more at plos.io/45bZPJS

In this article, researchers present SRplot, a free easy-to-use web tool designed to make #DataVisualization and presentation easier, faster, and more appealing to a wider community of scientists, educators, and students. Learn more at plos.io/3HtNZBA.

Next month PLOS One Associate Editor, Joanna Tindall, will be attending ICSTA 2025 (17-19 August) in Paris and is looking forward to connecting with researchers from across the globe. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself 🤝 Learn more about #ICSTA2025: icsta.net

New in our Editor Spotlight series! PLOS ONE Academic Editor Taiyi He discusses the importance of regional population and green development research, his editorial approach to achieving a thorough peer review, and more. Learn more on the PLOS EveryONE Blog: plos.io/4nFrgDb

My first interview for the EveryONE blog for @plosone.org! Dr. Bouharroud specialises in plant stress and integrated pest management, so this might interest my planty friends! #plantscience #plantsci 🧪🌿🐞

Exciting week in Bergen, Norway ahead representing PLOS and learning about the latest research in environmental economics and sustainability #EAERE2025 @eaere.bsky.social @plosclimate.org @plosone.org

Associate Editor Annesha Sil is at #EAERE2025 this week representing PLOS ONE, @plosclimate.org, and PLOS Water! If you're attending, feel free to connect about #EnvironmentalEconomics and #Sustainability research at PLOS. Learn more about #EAERE at eaere-conferences.org @eaere.bsky.social

In our article published in @plosone.org we propose a causal analysis applicable to the agri-food industry. doi.org/10.1371/jour...

In this Editor Spotlight, PLOS ONE Academic Editor Dr. Rachid Bouharroud shares insights from 15+ years in #Entomology, exciting new directions in biopesticide research, and his top three tips for early-career researchers. plos.io/3FWXJnc #ECR

Check out the PLOS ONE research highlighted in this recent @anthropology.net podcast. Access the original article at plos.io/3Fu2vIS.

In a new @plosone.org study, a @yale.edu team of researchers led by Laura Manuelidis, MD, developed the first cellular model of a latent Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease infection —similar to mad cow disease— revealing how specific conditions can switch the infection on and off.

Our Senior Editor Miquel Vall-llosera Camps is at One Ocean Science Congress this week in Nice, France! If you're attending, feel free to reach out, say hello, and ask questions about the journal or PLOS ONE research. Learn more about the conference at one-ocean-science-2025.org #OOSC.

In this Editor Spotlight, PLOS ONE editor Eleni Petkari shares her experience as a #MentalHealth researcher working across multiple countries, her role as an Academic Editor with the journal, and more. plos.io/44RCAFa

📢New publication! So much evidence, so little time: Could AI speed up decision-making in conservation? Research by published today in @plosone.org suggests it might: bit.ly/4jYT0QP @iccs.bsky.social @downingcollege.bsky.social @zoologymuseum.bsky.social @ai.cam.ac.uk #ShapingAIForEveryone

In this Editor Spotlight, PLOS ONE editor Dr. Adrián Diaz-Faes shares his experience as a PLOS author, reviewer, and editor, his research interests, and advice to researchers on building their networks. plos.io/4dfS9J0

@plosone.org just published "From hashtags to ballots: Conceptualizing political influencers and evaluating their impact on election outcomes". 🥳 We analyze influencers' content and relevance to voting decisions in light of German federal elections. Paper: doi.org/10.1371/jour...

📢New paper announcement! Exploring support for medicalized female genital mutilation/cutting: A study on migrant women living in Italy written with P. Farina, D. Carrillo and E. Ripamonti is out on @plosone.org doi.org/10.1371/jour... contributing to the debate on the medicalization of #FGM

1/3 🎉 Just published in @plosone.org ! A randomized clinical trial shows immersive virtual reality reduces pain and anxiety during childhood vaccinations in primary care in Central Catalonia. 💉🕶️ 👉 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

New publication from our #WelMig research group leader @robertoiacono.org in @plosone.org: "The Welfare versus Work Paradox". Link to the paper here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

1/11 New #OpenAccess #anglerfish paper in @plosone.org! We combine genomic, mitochondrial, and morphological data to produce the most complete evolutionary hypothesis for anglerfishes! Includes new body shape, habitat analyses, and a new frogfish subfamily) 🦑 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

In this Editor Spotlight, PLOS ONE Editor Dr. Claudia Trindade Mattos gives tips for selecting reviewers and discusses her career in dental research and role as a mentor to students and early-career researchers. #ECR plos.io/4ddw9i0

Meet PLOS ONE editor Dr. Janice Bossart in this Editor Spotlight interview! We discuss her career in insect ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions, tips on securing reviewers, and more ➡️ plos.io/42XYqUW

Our new collection, in collaboration with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (@hsph.harvard.edu), presents multinational research validating key health indicators to improve maternal health measurement. Explore the findings at plos.io/3Ct8Ket #maternalhealth

There's still time to join us for the next webinar in our Open 2.0 series! This panel-style webinar will explore how #OpenScience practices like sharing data, code, protocols, and methods are being embraced by Big Team Science Initiatives. 📅 March 28, 2PM CET 📝 Register: plos.io/3DBYe53

PLOS remains committed to the principles of #OpenScience: integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration. Recent policy changes in the U.S. raise concerns about the impact on the global research community and scientific integrity. Read the statement: plos.io/3D4O8cH

Our new PLOS collection, in collaboration with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (@harvardchanschool.bsky.social), presents multinational research validating key health indicators to improve maternal health measurement. Explore the findings at plos.io/3Ct8Ket #maternalhealth

Last Friday my first PLOS One paper was published and I had a very good experience with your journal, thanks for making open access accessible 😁🐌

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