We’re thrilled that this recent @plosone.org paper introducing “Likweli”, a newly identified monkey species, captured the attention of global media audiences, including coverage from the BBC, @nytimes.com, @washingtonpost.com, and more. Read the article at plos.io/4vT6liK.

Likweli: A remarkable new species of Colobus monkey from the Lomami National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

We describe and name a new species of African monkey, Colobus congoensis sp. nov. (Primates, Cercopithecidae), from the interfluve region of the Lomami and Congo (Lualaba) Rivers in east-central…

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Join us at #ESA2026 in Salt Lake City! 🌿 Our team will be available to discuss research across ecology and sustainability and share more about PLOS Ecosystems and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social

The first research articles have now been published in our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health. These papers mark an important milestone for our journal, showcasing open access research advancing understanding of aging and health across disciplines. Read the first articles: plos.io/4w3zVTq

A newly recognized species of African monkey has been described in research published in @plosone.org. It is only the fifth new species of African monkey to be described in the last 75 years. Read the paper: plos.io/3Rcxu1W

PLOS One@plosone.org · 3w ago

A shy tree-dwelling monkey with pinkish-orange lips and a black face, known locally in the DRC as Likweli, has been registered scientifically as a new species, and named Colobus congoensis. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Original research article: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

On May 29 2026, the Office of Management and Budget published a proposed rule change that would fundamentally alter how federal research funding is allocated in the US. Read our response to the proposed changes: plos.io/4vrhOFO

PLOS responds to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule

On May 29 2026, the Office of Management and Budget published a proposed rule change that would fundamentally alter how federal research funding is allocated in the US. The proposed changes have significant consequences for open science, public access and the integrity of the research record.

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Research assessment is more than articles and citations. Open practices can show how research is shared, reused, and made accessible. Explore these trends #OpenScienceIndicators with @dataseerai.bsky.social, now covering 187,400 open access articles. Explore the dashboard: plos.io/4oW0c3k

Superworms might offer a faster, safer way to prep #Museum skeletal specimens. @plosone.org authors walk through the practical advantages of this method in this new video.

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Superworms, a mealworm-like form of beetle larva commonly used as pet food, could be the next big innovation in museum specimen prep. In a new PLOS One study, Rastekar and colleagues investigate the utility of superworm beetle larvae for cleaning skeletons. Watch the full video: plos.io/4y3XLA4

We are proud to be sponsoring the @ukrepro.bsky.social (UKRN) Conference taking place 8–9 July 2026. We look forward to engaging with researchers, institutions, funders, and stakeholders, and sharing updates on our work to strengthen open science practice. #UKRN2026JoinUs

Publishing with Purpose: Bringing lived experiences into journal development Read our latest Editorial, co-authored with members of our Lived Experience Advisory Board journals.plos.org/mentalhealth...

Please do feel free to stop me to chat about all things science and publishing at #ExE2026! As a Cornwall native, I'm also happy to recommend places to visit or the best places to buy a pasty!

PLOS One@plosone.org · 2mo ago

Our Associate Editor @sarahjose.bsky.social will be attending the Evolution x Ecology 2026 conference hosted by @uniexecec.bsky.social. She'd love to hear more about your research or have a chat about publishing in @plosone.org, @plosbiology.org, or our exciting new journal PLOS Ecosystems! #ExE2026

Get to know PLOS Climate Academic Editor @lgarciaportela.bsky.social in the latest Latitude blog post 👇 latitude.plos.org/2026/06/meet...

Meet PLOS Climate Academic Editor Laura García-Portela - Latitude

We are delighted to introduce Laura García Portela (Erasmus University of Rotterdam) as an Academic Editor in PLOS Climate‘s Philosophy and Ethics section…

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We publish rigorous, inclusive research for health professionals, policymakers, and communities worldwide. We welcome studies across maternal and child health, global health security, infectious and non‑communicable diseases, and environmental health. Find out more: plos.io/4eeOb5x #GlobalHealth

The 2026 ACRL-NEC/NELIG Annual Conference is underway! If you are attending today, come and introduce yourself to Amy, our Regional Sales Director to learn more about open access publishing and institutional support 🤝

PLOS@plos.org · 2mo ago

Will you be attending the 2026 ACRL New England Chapter & the New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Annual Conference on June 15? Come and speak to our team about open access publishing and institutional support 🤝 Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/3PWoopt

New insights are transforming how we detect, understand, and treat cancer. To accelerate progress, innovation must address cancer’s biological complexity and the diversity of tumor ecosystems. Explore how open science is helping translate discovery into real-world readiness ⬇️

PLOS One@plosone.org · 3mo ago

From liquid biopsies to AI‑driven modelling, researchers are developing new ways to detect cancer earlier. See how these tools support a shift from reactive treatment to proactive prediction. 🔗 plos.io/4biv0Gy

Will you be attending the 2026 ACRL New England Chapter & the New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Annual Conference on June 15? Come and speak to our team about open access publishing and institutional support 🤝 Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/3PWoopt

For #WorldOceanDay our Associate Editor @dpdormouse.bsky.social explores the theme of “Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for Our Blue Planet”, looking at some of the science published at @plos.org, and asking our authors and editors how open science can help ocean conservation. plos.io/43QorGu

World Ocean Day 2026 - EveryONE

This blog was written by Daniel Parkes, Associate Editor in PLOS One. The ocean is a huge carbon sink, storing 30% of…

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We are pleased to announce that @plosmedicine.org has introduced an updated code sharing policy to support greater transparency and trust in research. Find out more in the editorial ⬇️

PLOS Medicine@plosmedicine.org · 2mo ago

Recognizing that code is as essential a research artifact as the data it analyzes, this Editorial outlines how PLOS Medicine is strengthening its code sharing policy to further ensure reproducibility and trust in the scientific record 🧪 #MedSky #OpenScience plos.io/4wZmViS

Looking forward to attending @ihmc2026seoul.bsky.social later this week, connecting with the community & meeting new people Please reach out to chat about @plosbiology.org, publishing, @plos.org' new developments, microbiome research ... I'm also hosting a meet the editor session on Friday 3pm 🧪

We are pleased to announce that PLOS Complex Systems is now indexed by Scopus. Thank you to all the editors, authors, and reviewers who helped us reach this milestone. Learn more about the journal: plos.io/3TS49J9

Today PLOS publishes Redefining Publishing: Practical pathways to open science, the public report from our 18-month research and design project. The report asks how publishing can better support open science. Explore the report: plos.io/4o3bsun #OpenScience

Redefining publishing for the Open Science era

Explore innovative publishing models that support open science, enhance research transparency, and foster global collaboration in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.

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This week, Accucoms will be representing PLOS at the XXXIII Annual Conference of @rebiun.org (27–29 May). If you are attending, feel free to stop by and chat with the Accucoms team about PLOS and how we support libraries and institutions. plos.io/43kkWYC #REBIUN

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Learn more about our institutional models for librarians and the benefits for researchers.

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Millions still lack safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Recent research in PLOS Water and PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases shows how evidence‑driven, inclusive #WASH solutions can close health gaps and advance equity. ➡️ Explore the findings: plos.io/4dojfPP

We are excited to announce that @plosglobalpublichealth.org is now also on LinkedIn! If you are interested in open access research that helps advance health equity across all regions of the world, follow our journal for the latest updates ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We are officially on LinkedIn! 🎉 At PLOS Global Public Health, we support a mission to make work of the highest methodological and ethical rigor openly available to the researchers, policy experts,… ...

We are officially on LinkedIn! 🎉 At PLOS Global Public Health, we support a mission to make work of the highest methodological and ethical rigor openly available to the researchers, policy experts, a...

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A huge milestone for @plosone.org! 🎉 For 20 years, our journal has helped researchers share rigorous, open science that strengthens discovery across disciplines. Explore the research shaping the journey so far ⬇️

PLOS One@plosone.org · 3mo ago

We are celebrating 20 years of rigorous, open science! 🎉 For two decades, we have championed strong methods, ethics, and reproducibility so research can travel across disciplines and around the world.  Discover open access research that brings disciplines together: plos.io/4v4dJIe

We are excited to be in London today for @msf.ca Scientific Days and look forward to meeting with communities who are shaping the future of humanitarian global health 🤝 If you are attending, come and say hello to our editors from @plosone.org and @plosmedicine.org! #MSFSciDays @msfsci.bsky.social

Join us for MSF Scientific Days 2026. The event brings together researchers, innovators, and advocates in humanitarian global health to discuss and challenge research from within the sector. 📅 Wednesday 20 May ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM BST To register and find out more: plos.io/4bdcoFg #MSFSciDays

In this preview, Editors‑in‑Chief Jennifer Schrack and Sara Hägg share why essential research for aging worldwide matters more than ever, and the role PLOS Aging and Health will play in advancing impactful research across the lifespan. ➡️ Learn more: plos.io/3Rizm8U 🧪 #AgingResearch

Join us at #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, 19–22 May. Come and speak to us about access publishing and institutional support. If you would like to arrange a meeting, contact mcastellan@plos.org. Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/49GvZ1L

Join us for MSF Scientific Days 2026. The event brings together researchers, innovators, and advocates in humanitarian global health to discuss and challenge research from within the sector. 📅 Wednesday 20 May ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM BST To register and find out more: plos.io/4bdcoFg #MSFSciDays

Effective #cancer therapy means looking beyond tumor cells. Discover how the tumor microenvironment (TME) acts as a dynamic ecosystem shaping progression, immune evasion, metabolic shifts, and treatment resistance: plos.io/3QXfg42 @plosbiology.org