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PLOS @plos.org · Nov 13
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
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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:
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
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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:
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
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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
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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
plosbiology.org PLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · 8d
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
Standing on the shoulders of giants. Researchers (nodes) at early (red), mid (blue) and late (grey) career stage who have built on one another's work (edges). Large nodes are researchers whose work would not be recognized with journal level metrics but would be recognized with article level metrics. Credit: B. Ian Hutchins
December 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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“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
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
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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
PLOS Ecosystems frequently asked questions
Answers to key questions about publishing in PLOS Ecosystems, including scope, submission guidelines, editorial policies, and open access options.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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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
PLOS Aging and Health Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to key questions about publishing in PLOS Aging and Health, including scope, submission guidelines, editorial policies, and open access options.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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 ⬇️
makedatacount.bsky.social Make Data Count @makedatacount.bsky.social · 24d
New on the blog! In an interview with Veronique Kiermer @verokiermer.bsky.social, Chief Scientific Officer for @plos.org, she provides insight into their approach to data sharing, visibility and evaluation.

👉 Read the post: makedatacount.org/read-our-blo...

#dataevaluation #datasharing
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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
Ecosystems research - PLOS
Discover leading PLOS ecosystems research. Open access studies on biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable management to protect ecosystems worldwide.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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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
Aging research - PLOS
Explore leading PLOS aging research. Multidisciplinary, open access studies that help us take action to promote health and well-being at every stage of life.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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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
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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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.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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
plosmedicine.org PLOS Medicine @plosmedicine.org · Nov 20
We are thrilled to now be on BlueSky!

We prioritize studies addressing critical health challenges—from major diseases to health equity—that bridge scientific rigor with real-world impact, connecting researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to advance global health 🧬🧪

#OpenScience #MedSky
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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📢 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

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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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
Promotional image for PLOS Aging and Health journal, featuring a silhouetted group of people at sunset, emphasizing the call for submissions to a scholarly platform that promotes accessible and impactful research.
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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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
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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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📣 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.

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November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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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.
erc.europa.eu European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Nov 10
Rob Marchant, Laura Pereira, Unai Pascual, and Thomas Hickler will use their ERC Synergy Grant to understand how nature and societies interact in and beyond mountain socioecological systems ⛰️

@rob-marchant.bsky.social @laurap18.bsky.social @upascual.bsky.social

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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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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.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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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.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
Validating how we can redefine open science business models
Discover how PLOS is redefining open science business models beyond APCs—building equitable, transparent, and sustainable publishing for all.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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
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October 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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.
Open science and transparency are our strongest tools in the fight against fraudulent publishing activities
PLOS Medicine Executive Editor, Helen Lumbard, and Senior Editor, Front Section, Daniel Routledge, call for the scientific community to tackle research fraud and paper mills head on by creating robust systems of data sharing and transparency.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM