Explore how recent research is expanding our understanding of health systems, equity, and outcomes across diverse contexts and why these insights matter for the future of global public health ⬇️

Designing aging technology that puts people first means looking beyond devices to evidence‑based approaches that respect autonomy, daily life, and human connection. Explore key lessons in this analysis for designing technology that genuinely supports older adults at home ⬇️

Don't forget April 30 is the deadline to submit your nominations for the 2026 #EinsteinFoundationAward. The award recognizes researchers worldwide working to strengthen research quality and advance #openscience. Learn more: plos.io/4sV68Lz. We look forward to celebrating the 2026 winners!

Human activity has reshaped nearly every ecosystem on Earth. Researchers aiming to improve these environments focus on evidence‑based action that limits additional damage and strengthens the recovery of degraded #ecosystems. Explore three recent studies examining this challenge.

Discover a selection of papers from @plosglobalpublichealth.org that showcase innovation and meaningful global impact, all openly available to support collaboration and real‑world impact.

Identifying risk before symptoms emerge is a crucial step toward more timely intervention. The work highlighted below examines how AI is being explored as one approach to supporting early detection and risk prediction. Explore the findings ⬇️

📣 A reminder that @einsteinberlin.bsky.social is accepting applications for the 2026 #EinsteinFoundationAward until April 30. The award recognizes researchers worldwide working to strengthen research quality, advance #openscience, and improve reproducibility. Learn more at plos.io/4ro3GLD.

Meet the new Section Editors for Climate Impacts and Attribution at @plosclimate.org 🌎🤝

From improving transparency in psychology research to advancing reproducibility in Brazilian biomedical science, explore the 2025 @einsteinberlin.bsky.social Award winners: plos.io/3FnyAla. And don't forget to submit nominations for the 2026 Awards by April 30. Learn more: plos.io/4ro3GLD

Tackling today’s environmental and social challenges takes more than ambition, it takes evidence. Explore open access sustainability research showing how collaboration, adaptive management and equity‑driven approaches are shaping a more resilient, sustainable future. 🔗 plos.io/4v29625

Last week, we attended @uksg.bsky.social, and what a fantastic few days it was! If you didn’t have the chance to meet with us, or you would like to learn more about how we can support your institution and research community, visit us at plos.io/4tx2nLI #UKSG2026 #AcademicSky #ResearchSky

In recognition of @who.int #WorldHealthDay 🌍, below we highlight three recent Perspectives discussing pressing challenges within #OneHealth, #globalhealth & #publichealth, exemplifying the need for innovative, international & interdisciplinary approaches to improving health around the world🧪 #MedSky

Today is #WorldHealthDay and also the One Health High-Level Summit and Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres. These recent articles highlight the focus on #OneHealth and “Together for health - Stand with science”: plos.io/3Qpo8yP plos.io/4skoDHR plos.io/4bWyyi0 plos.io/4cWBxHV #StandWithScience

From @robert.bio @helenechiapello.bsky.social @mthomaschollier.bsky.social & col. in @plos.org #Computational #Biology | Training biologists in #Unix command-line skills: From curriculum to interactive online tutorials|#Education #OpenEducationalResources | 🖥️ 🧪 ⬇️ journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...

Check out this new article examining how symbolic power shapes #sustainability transformations, coauthored by PLOS Sustainability and Transformation’s Editor‑in‑Chief @upascual.bsky.social. ⬇️

We are all set up and ready at Stand 22 for #UKSG2026! 👋 We are looking forward to meeting and discussing how we can support your institution and research community. Stop by and meet our team. @uksg.bsky.social

The #EACR2026 Congress in Budapest offers an excellent opportunity to connect with leading cancer researchers, take part in high‑quality academic sessions, and strengthen professional networks. Learn more: plos.io/476TwrI @‌helloeacr.bsky.social

Building on a recent publication in @pnas.org plos.io/4saRwae, @verokiermer.bsky.social, @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social and @kbibbinsdomingo.bsky.social call for action on adopting a principle-based approach for a responsible authorship culture. 🧪 #AcademicSky @plos.org @jama.com plos.io/4d7CZHH

Be sure to submit nominations for the 2026 #EinsteinFoundationAward by April 30. The award program honors researchers, institutions, and #EarlyCareerResearchers from around the globe working to promote quality in #research and #openscience. Learn more at plos.io/4ro3GLD. @einsteinberlin.bsky.social

NEW on our blog for #WorldTBDay: Executive Editor @juliarobinson.bsky.social shares some new research, opinion, and review articles that explore the interdisciplinary field of TB research, treatment, and prevention programs: speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2026/03/24/w...

New from @plosglobalpublichealth.org, and important insights for #WorldTBDay ⬇️

For #InternationalDayofHappiness, these studies in @plosone.org explore happiness and ancestral social organization, happiness and emotional memory, anhedonia in healthy populations, and happiness as part of wellness in old age. plos.io/3N4dFrA plos.io/4b9ldCD plos.io/412tpOV plos.io/411BS4S

An exciting milestone for @plosclimate.org! Learn more about the journal’s development, achievements to date, and direction for the years ahead in this new editorial. ⬇️

Open access research is shaping the future of #HealthSciences. Ethical AI and smart technologies are transforming how we detect risks, monitor health, and deliver care—but meaningful progress depends on trusted evidence. Explore peer‑reviewed insights driving real‑world impact: plos.io/4bCovgJ

We are heading to the @uksg.bsky.social in Glasgow from 30 March - 1 April! If you are attending, come and find us at Stand 22. We are excited to talk about ways we can support your institution and the researcher community you work with 🤝 #UKSG2026 #OpenScience #OpenAccess

Populations are aging, and understanding health across the lifespan is more important than ever 🧠 PLOS Aging and Health publishes impactful, accessible work across biological, developmental, clinical, neurological, and functional perspectives. 📩 Sign up to receive journal updates: plos.io/4cFEj4l

Do you know of any researchers working to fundamentally advance the quality, transparency, and #Reproducibility of research? Consider nominating them for the 2026 #EinsteinFoundationAward. Nominations are open until April 30, 2026. Learn more ➡️ plos.io/4ro3GLD @einsteinberlin.bsky.social

Explore research‑sharing trends with our new interactive Open Science Indicators dashboard prototype. See how practices like study registration, data, code, protocol sharing and preprints vary across fields, countries, funders and organizations. 🔗 Explore #OpenScience Indicators: plos.io/3PFvT3h

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.

How do we strengthen trust in scientific authorship? A new @pnas.org perspective from an expert working group outlines three principles: transparency, credit and accountability. PLOS Chief Scientific Officer, @verokiermer.bsky.social acted as lead author. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/4saRwae

@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#/