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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.
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World Cancer Day 2026: Continuing the theme of "United by Unique" - EveryONE
World Cancer Day 2024 Research Highlights, showcasing articles relevant to the theme of closing the cancer care gap and reducing care disparity.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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.
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PLOS Biology is proud to present our new collection of comment and opinionated review articles on the many facets of #immunometabolism!
🧪 #immunosky #immunology #metabolism
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See 🧵⬇️ for more details
🧪 #immunosky #immunology #metabolism
plos.io/4c5z6Cn
See 🧵⬇️ for more details
The many facets of immunometabolism
This Collection of articles aims to shine a light on the many facets of immunometabolism, highlighting how molecular and cellular mechanisms impact diverse tissue and organismal functions and the exci...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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
🧪 #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 ⬇️
See the OSI dataset: plos.io/3ZFdjYL
Read the findings ⬇️
Preliminary Evidence Linking Open Science to Research Integrity scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/01/28/p...
Preliminary Evidence Linking Open Science to Research Integrity - The Scholarly Kitchen
Is open scholarship an honest signal of researcher integrity? Today's post presents preliminary evidence that data and code sharing, preprinting, and other open behaviors are indeed less common in pap...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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 ⬇️
See the OSI dataset: plos.io/3ZFdjYL
Read the findings ⬇️
The nomination deadline for this year's awards is April 30, 2026. Learn more about the program and how to submit nominations at award.einsteinfoundation.de.
#EinsteinFoundationAward #OpenScience @einsteinberlin.bsky.social
#EinsteinFoundationAward #OpenScience @einsteinberlin.bsky.social
Einstein Foundation Award
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January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The nomination deadline for this year's awards is April 30, 2026. Learn more about the program and how to submit nominations at award.einsteinfoundation.de.
#EinsteinFoundationAward #OpenScience @einsteinberlin.bsky.social
#EinsteinFoundationAward #OpenScience @einsteinberlin.bsky.social
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
➡️ plos.io/4sV68Lz
Call for Entries: 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research - The Official PLOS Blog
The annual Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research is inviting applications and nominations for 2026. Learn more.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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
➡️ plos.io/4sV68Lz
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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.
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Health Literacy
Health literacy refers to our knowledge of issues relating to our health and well-being, as well as the ability to understand and use information to make decisions about our health.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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.
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Hi Raffaella. We agree. At PLOS, we are exploring alternatives to APCs through initiatives like Community Action Publishing (plos.io/4pItvFn), Global Equity (plos.io/3NSq9ST), and our Redefining Publishing project, aimed at recognizing open science contributions beyond the article: plos.io/4pMLVFa.
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Hi Raffaella. We agree. At PLOS, we are exploring alternatives to APCs through initiatives like Community Action Publishing (plos.io/4pItvFn), Global Equity (plos.io/3NSq9ST), and our Redefining Publishing project, aimed at recognizing open science contributions beyond the article: plos.io/4pMLVFa.
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:
A new @peerj.bsky.social study, co-authored by PLOS colleagues shows opportunities to reform research assessment and strengthen #OpenScience:
A survey of how biology researchers assess credibility when serving on grant and hiring committees
Researchers who serve on grant review and hiring committees have to make decisions about the intrinsic value of research in short periods of time, and research impact metrics such Journal Impact…
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January 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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:
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
➡️ Help shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4puYlRE
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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
➡️ Help shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4puYlRE
Hi Richard, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the oversight and have escalated the issue for further review. If you’d like to update or remove your reviewer information, please send us a DM, and we can assist with the next steps.
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Hi Richard, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the oversight and have escalated the issue for further review. If you’d like to update or remove your reviewer information, please send us a DM, and we can assist with the next steps.
Hi Seth, thanks for asking and for your enthusiasm. We don't have plans to restart in the immediate future, but we love hearing that there is interest. If our plans evolve, we will be sure to share an update.
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Hi Seth, thanks for asking and for your enthusiasm. We don't have plans to restart in the immediate future, but we love hearing that there is interest. If our plans evolve, we will be sure to share an update.
Hi Sheri, we are glad you enjoyed the read and looking through the list. Thank you for your feedback, we will pass this on to our team.
January 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Hi Sheri, we are glad you enjoyed the read and looking through the list. Thank you for your feedback, we will pass this on to our team.
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:
⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:
There’s more to research than citations: Understanding knowledge-sharing practices with Open Science Indicators
Open science practices and open science monitoring have an important role to play in our ongoing efforts to recognize a broader range of research contributions. After many new developments,…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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:
⬇️ Learn more about why OSIs matter and knowledge have we gained from them so far:
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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.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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.
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Hi Jason. Thank you for flagging this, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We are escalating this issue for further review.
January 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Hi Jason. Thank you for flagging this, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We are escalating this issue for further review.
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
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
Editors' picks: A highlight of 2025 publications - EveryONE
Reflecting on the publications in PLOS One in 2025, the diversity and quality of the work is demonstrated in articles ranging from…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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
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
Hi Lucas, thank you for flagging this issue, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We have escalated this for further review.
December 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Hi Lucas, thank you for flagging this issue, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We have escalated this for further review.
Hi Martin, thank you for flagging this, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We are escalating this issue for further review.
December 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Hi Martin, thank you for flagging this, and we sincerely apologize for the oversight. We are escalating this issue for further review.
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 🧪
In this editorial, @plosbiology.org reflects on the achievements within life sciences: plos.io/4j5T3uh 🧪
December 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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 🧪
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:
Executive Editor, @juliarobinson.bsky.social, reflects on the year and shares highlights from the research articles @plosglobalpublichealth.org published in 2025:
Reflecting on 2025: Highlights from PLOS Global Public Health (Part 1) - Speaking of Medicine and Health
By Julia Robinson, Executive Editor, PLOS Global Public Health There is no way to sugarcoat that 2025 was a year that dramatically…
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December 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“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:
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:
From fossil discoveries to genetic insights, this year brought fascinating updates to the science of our species.
🔗 Explore the top stories:
Top Stories in Human Evolution of 2025
By Ryan McRae and Briana Pobiner 2025 has been quite the wild year! With more exciting stories in human evolution than we…
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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:
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:
⬇️ Find approaches that can turn dialogue into understanding:
Let’s Talk About It: Science Communication Through Small Conversations
The holidays should be a wonderful, joyous time for loved ones to gather and catch up with each other every year. Unfortunately, for some, these gatherings can be a major source…
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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:
⬇️ Find approaches that can turn dialogue into understanding:
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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 👇
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PLOS Climate Editors' Picks 2025 - Latitude
As we approach the end of the year, we ask some of our editors to select their highlights from this year’s publications…
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December 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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 👇
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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
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
Are authors fairly judged by assessing the #journals in which their work is published? @bihutchins.bsky.social &co reveal that most influential papers are published in lower tier journals, and more authors would be better recognized with #ArticleLevelMetrics #ALMs @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4oV58Ed
December 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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
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
Read key takeaways from our event with TCC Africa in Nairobi, exploring new models for open science: plos.io/48QqFrm
#OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure
Understanding needs and opportunities for open science in Africa and LMICs
Explore how PLOS is working with regional partners to advance open science in Africa and LMICs through local collaboration and inclusive publishing models.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“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
Read key takeaways from our event with TCC Africa in Nairobi, exploring new models for open science: plos.io/48QqFrm
#OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure