@plosbiology.org is formalizing its long‑standing practice of asking authors to share research code, introducing a mandatory #code‑sharing policy and clarifying what is meant by code sharing. Learn more and find guidance on best practice: plos.io/4reyX3v

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

Open Science isn’t just a values choice. It’s an economic one. We are sharing a new independent report by @technopolis-group.com on the economic benefits of #OpenScience and what drives value when research outputs are designed for reuse at scale: plos.io/4rdAxCY

New research published in @plosglobalpublichealth.org shows nearly one‑third of American adolescents have diabetes or prediabetes. Findings highlight the need for early screening measures in routine pediatric care to help identify emerging risk and support more equitable prevention. Read more ⬇️

Medicinal Plants are the theme for #WorldWildlifeDay 2026. These @plosone.org articles explore domestication of opium poppy, salt tolerance in jujube, antibacterial activity in ginseng, and climate change effects on Himalayan rhubarb. plos.io/3OL4TPF plos.io/4cjgFdM plos.io/4rLZXZg plos.io/4b6rBcp

March is #Endometriosis Awareness Month, and this Editorial by Alex Tosun (@atosun.bsky.social) discusses why greater awareness, education, funding and research for this systemic condition is imperative to redefining pain, equity, and investment in women’s health 🧪🌻 #Medsky plos.io/4slvscE

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

Many flat‑faced dogs struggle more with breathing than we realize 🐶 A new @plosone.org study explores the risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) across fourteen short‑skulled breeds, shedding light on which features make breathing harder ⬇️

Great to see @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social using the PLOS Open Science Indicators to analyze open research practices across their institution. Insightful work from @yozkan.bsky.social using our dataset with @dataseerai.bsky.social.

PLOS Ecosystems is open for submissions 🌱 A selective, open access journal for impactful research across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. 🔗 Shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4tu6qJD

In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, @plosone.org brings together perspectives from Section Editors and an insightful conversation with @clairebrockett.bsky.social from @sheffielduni.bsky.social on why inclusion matters ⬇️ #IDWGS2026 #WomenInScience

For #WorldCancerDay, Associate Editor Jenny Tucker discusses the people-focused theme 'United by Unique', and talks to @plosone.org Section Editor Justin Brown and @plosmedicine.org Academic Editor James Brenton about a collaborative and personalized approach. everyone.plos.org/2026/02/04/w...

PLOS Biology is proud to present our new collection of comment and opinionated review articles on the many facets of #immunometabolism! 🧪 #immunosky #immunology #metabolism plos.io/4c5z6Cn See 🧵⬇️ for more details

A great post from @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social exploring the link between #openscience and research integrity. The authors highlight a recent PLOS Open Science Indicators (OSI) dataset as a tool used to help assess this relationship. See the OSI dataset: plos.io/3ZFdjYL Read the findings ⬇️

We're pleased to once again partner with @einsteinberlin.bsky.social for this year's #EinsteinFoundationAward, honoring researchers and institutions working to advance #research quality and integrity across all scientific disciplines. ➡️ plos.io/4sV68Lz

Our Section Editor Rubeena Zakar and coauthor Sarosh Iqbal give an Overview of @plos.org's Collection on Health Literacy, which is key to enhancing healthcare access, improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... collections.plos.org/collection/h...

Biology researchers say credibility matters when serving on grant and hiring committees, but fewer than half feel well-equipped to assess it. A new @peerj.bsky.social study, co-authored by PLOS colleagues shows opportunities to reform research assessment and strengthen #OpenScience:

PLOS Ecosystems is our new open access journal bringing together rigorous research across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems - linking biodiversity, ecosystem function, and nature’s contributions to people. ➡️ Help shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4puYlRE

We are excited to see Science journals join the movement of using Open Science Indicators (Metrics) to advance open practices, building on the vision we launched in partnership with DataSeer in 2022. ⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:

At next week's 4th Zhuhai Conference on Research Evaluation and Academic Publishing, our Editor-in-Chief Emily Chenette will give a talk about 20 years of @plosone.org, and @plos.org Associate Editorial Director Rebecca Kirk will take part in a roundtable on journal quality. zhuhai.xr-scholar.com#/

From AI to Asian elephants, Barbie feet and dancing cockatoos, PLOS One was full of fascinating research in 2025. Staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog. Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: plos.io/3MPVjtO

As the year begins to draw to a close, we reflect on 2025 with the scientific community. It was a year of challenges and resilience, but also one of remarkable discoveries. In this editorial, @plosbiology.org reflects on the achievements within life sciences: plos.io/4j5T3uh 🧪

“There is no way to sugarcoat that 2025 was a year that dramatically altered the field of global health.” Executive Editor, @juliarobinson.bsky.social, reflects on the year and shares highlights from the research articles @plosglobalpublichealth.org published in 2025:

What did 2025 reveal about #HumanEvolution? From fossil discoveries to genetic insights, this year brought fascinating updates to the science of our species. 🔗 Explore the top stories:

The holidays bring people together, and sometimes tough conversations. Empathy and active listening can turn those moments into trust, especially when discussing the topics of science. ⬇️ Find approaches that can turn dialogue into understanding:

New on the Latitude blog: PLOS Climate editors Val Kapos, Desiree Rose, Ana Maria Loboguerrero and Sirkku Juhola select their highlights from this year's publications 👇 latitude.plos.org/2025/12/plos...

What defines research impact? New research shows that many of the most influential papers appear in lower-tier journals, highlighting why article-level metrics matter for recognizing individual contributions. Read more in @plosbiology.org: plos.io/4p5jRfH

“The only way an organization from the Global North can really make an impact and to be inclusive is to collaborate.” Read key takeaways from our event with TCC Africa in Nairobi, exploring new models for open science: plos.io/48QqFrm #OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure

Have you heard about our new journal, PLOS Ecosystems? 🌍 We publish cross-disciplinary research tackling urgent challenges in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Explore our scope, submissions, and policies in our FAQs: plos.io/4pllZRx #OpenScience #EcosystemsResearch

Are you advancing transformative research in aging? 🧬 PLOS Aging and Health is a new open access journal advancing health across the lifespan. ➡️ Find answers on our scope, submissions, and peer review in our FAQs: plos.io/3MiCVcM plos.io/3MiCVcM #OpenAccess #AgingResearch #Gerontology

How do we make open data the norm in research—not the exception? In a new Q&A with Make Data Count, our Chief Scientific Officer, Veronique Kiermer (@verokiermer.bsky.social) discusses data sharing, visibility and evaluation at PLOS. Read the full interview ⬇️

Ecosystems are vital for biodiversity, climate stability, and our wellbeing. Yet, they increasingly face unprecedented threats. Discover how open science can shape the future of ecosystems and climate solutions: plos.io/4reMNEp

How can multidisciplinary research—from biology to public health—help prevent decline and promote lifelong well-being? Discover more: plos.io/49A0FTf plos.io/49A0FTf #AgingResearch #OpenScience #Longevity

We are recruiting Academic Editors for our new journal, PLOS Ecosystems—a selective open science journal dedicated to research that informs evidence-led decisions and supports sustainable, healthy ecosystems. ➡️ Apply now: plos.io/47RBDhb

Congratulations to all 2025 Einstein Foundation Award winners! We would also like to extend recognition to @simine.com , PLOS board member, named as this year’s Individual Awardee for her transformative work in psychological science. @einsteinberlin.bsky.social | award.einsteinfoundation.de

We are recruiting Academic Editors for our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health—a selective open science journal for research on developmental and age-related processes and changes across the life course. ➡️ Apply now: plos.io/48o1LQV

We are pleased to share that PLOS Medicine is now on BlueSky! Our leading health science journal publishes impactful research that transforms global healthcare and advances clinical understanding. Follow @plosmedicine.bsky.social to stay connected 🧬🧪 #OpenScience #MedSky #OpenAccess

📢 In a new PLOS Climate Opinion article, the Co-Chairs of the the @ipbes.net Nexus Assessment, @pammcelwee.bsky.social and Paula Harrison, share key lessons for the UNFCCC #COP30 🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Ready to celebrate the 2025 winners of the €350,000 #EinsteinFoundationAward? The jury selected them from 152 global applications in 3 categories. They will be announced on Nov 24! Be the first one to find out who will be recognized – subscribe to newsletter: award.einsteinfoundation.de/newsletter

Now open for submissions: PLOS Aging and Health is a new open access selective journal that publishes transformative work from across the spectrum of aging research. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oQ9ywq #AgingResearch #OpenScience #CallForPapers

Now open for submissions: PLOS Ecosystems is a multidisciplinary, open access journal bringing together research relevant to addressing the challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, and nature's contributions to people. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oYuRvR

📣 We are thrilled to welcome our new co-Editor-in-Chief, Prof Manuela de Allegri, to the PLOS GPH family! She joins founding Editor-in-Chief Catherine Kyobutungi as we advance our mission to amplify diverse voices and drive evidence-based action for health equity worldwide. bit.ly/3LSwzQY

Congratulations to @upascual.bsky.social, Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, on receiving a European Research Council Synergy Grant! 👏 This prestigious grant will support collaborative research into nature–society interactions in mountain socioecological systems.

UK Reproducibility Network is having a conference, July 2026 in Manchester! Please register your interest: www.ukrn.org/conference/ Bringing together researchers, institutions and research stakeholders from the UK and beyond to drive collaborative change within the UK #research sector.

There is still time to register for our next Open 2.0 webinar exploring how #OpenScience monitoring helps track and understand open science in practice. 📅 Oct 31, 2.30 PM CET 📝 plos.io/3WnuNJM 🤝 Speakers: @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social, @ismaelrafols.bsky.social and Antónia Correia.

We need an economic shift that broadens participation in open science. Hear what libraries, funders, and institutions globally about how we move beyond the APC. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/4o1Q08q plos.io/4o1Q08q

Meet Catherine Kyobutungi (@ckyobutungi.bsky.social), Co-Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Global Public Health, and discover a journal redefining #GlobalHealth research through equity, inclusion, and collaboration - and why it matters now more than ever. 📽️ Watch the interview: plos.io/4osstx3

In this new Editorial, PLOS Medicine Executive Editor, Helen Lumbard, and Senior Editor, Front Section, Daniel Routledge urge the scientific community to confront research fraud and paper mills head-on by creating stronger systems for data sharing and transparency. Learn more plos.io/4nDKQ2c.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay we focus on service access in times of crisis. We highlight content from our journal and across @plos.org (@plosglobalpublichealth.org and PLOS Medicine), which aims to improve well-being in the face of mass trauma speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2025/10/10/w...

What can real-world examples teach us about tracking the progress of #OpenScience? Join us for the next webinar in our Open 2.0 series. 📅 Oct 31, 2.30 PM CEST 📝 Register: plos.io/4o6uyhU Featured speakers include @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social, @ismaelrafols.bsky.social and Antónia Correia.