Causal understanding of water displacement by a crow PLOS Media 2026-09-25 | Causal understanding of water displacement by a crow
Building Trust in Science Communication: The Role of Journals & Journalists, Pre-& Post-Publication PLOS Media 2022-09-30 | A discussion with a panel of experts in science journalism and editorial ethics to explore issues related to peer review, research integrity, and the public’s understanding of–and trust in–science. Key discussion points included:How do we know when scientific research is reliable? The role of journalists in communicating new discoveriesMethods of handling suspected misconductCommunicating the scientific editorial and peer review process itselfWhat happens when concerns arise after an article is publishedInterpreting research for the public in a way that balances accessibility with the mutability and nuance inherent in discovery Panelists:Ivan Oransky, Retraction WatchFiona Fox, Science Media Center, UKRenee Hoch, PLOS Publication Ethics TeamHosted and moderated by Beth Baker, Sr. Media Relations Manager at PLOSFind out more about PLOS at: plos.orgMore on Open Science: plos.org/open-scienceRegister for Open Science news and updates: plos.org/connect
First Principles of Preprints: A webinar discussion PLOS Media 2022-07-07 | A discussion on the value and uses of preprinting in scientific publishing, where a panel of PLOS experts address a range of topics, separating fact from fiction, outlining where preprints fit in the publishing process, and answering questions from the audience. Discussion points:- Preprinting maximizes the availability of research for peer review by a diverse set of stakeholders- Preprinting allows researchers to make scientific work available on their terms, unaffected by journal timelines or considerations of fit- Reporting of research in preprints to the media and the public- Various types of preprints and reasons for preprinting PLOS Panellists:Dan Morgan, Director, Communications & Community RelationsDr Raffaella Bosurgi, Executive Editor, PLOS MedicineLindsay Morton, Senior Manager, Open Science Community EngagementDr Marcel LaFlamme, Open Research ManagerFind out more about preprints at PLOS: plos.org/preprintsMore on Open Science: plos.org/open-scienceRegister for Open Science news and updates: plos.org/connectFurther questions? Reach out to Damien Hughes : dhughes@plos.org
Why is Open Code important right now? PLOS Media 2022-06-06 | In this interview excerpt Nikola Stikov discusses the changes in research that make Open Code more important than ever. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/p3THnGP6jQE
Jean-Baptiste Poline on Open Science inspiration PLOS Media 2022-06-06 | In this video excerpt, Jean-Baptiste Poline of McGill University discusses his reasons for becoming involved in Open Science.View the full interview here: youtu.be/p3THnGP6jQE
A conversation on code-sharing with Nikola Stikov and Jean-Baptiste Poline PLOS Media 2022-06-06 | Nikola Stikov of University of Montreal and Jean-Baptiste Poline of McGill University explore subjects relating to Open Code practice, the role of data and code in communicating reproducible research, and what the future may hold.==ARTICLES & RESOURCES DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW==Beyond advertising: New infrastructures for publishing integrated research objectsElizabeth DuPre, Chris Holdgraf, Agah Karakuzu, Loïc Tetrel, Pierre Bellec, Nikola Stikov, Jean-Baptiste Polinejournals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009651NeuroLibreneurolibre.orgMy 10-year battle with 10-page PDFs (part 1)Nikola Stikovqantarot.substack.com/p/10-page-pdfs?s=rThe Business of Extracting Knowledge from Academic PublicationsMark Strassermarkusstrasser.org/extracting-knowledge-from-literature
Thank you to our PLOS community in 2021 PLOS Media 2022-02-09 | To our editors, reviewers and guest editors, we would like to take this opportunity on behalf of PLOS to say thank you for your hard work and contributions to our journals. Your expert input and support for Open Science have made it possible for the scientific community to find outstanding reliable research in a time when equity and accessibility in science are needed more than ever. We believe you deserve credit for all of your research contributions, not just the final published research article. Take a look at our new resources we have created to support you in maximising your academic credit using Open Science tools and practises. plos.org/open-science/credit
Lead in Science PLOS Media 2021-11-15 | By publishing Open Access, you are a leader in Open Science. Find out how to continue to open your science and bring about a future where scientific research is fairer, more accessible and more equitable. plos.io/LeadInOpen
Science is stronger when we work together PLOS Media 2021-10-18 | PLOS is fueled by thousands of researchers working across time zones, career stages, and disciplines to evaluate, share, and improve science. We want to make sure every voice has the opportunity to be heard, so that we can learn from each other, find new ways to collaborate with one another, and build better ways to communicate research.
PLOS Climate with Emma Archer PLOS Media 2021-10-06 | Emma Archer, Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Climate, discusses key values, challenges, and open science.
Global Equity with Sara Rouhi PLOS Media 2021-10-05 | Sarah Rouhi, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at PLOS, discusses our newest business model PLOS Global Equity.
Inheriting more than just your parents DNA: Epigenetics in the worm C. elegans (PLOS Biology) PLOS Media 2021-07-13 | A new paper published in PLOS Biology (July 6, 2021) shows that C.elegans inherit more than just DNA from their parents. Reinier Prosée walks us through the findings in this animated video.This video was created and narrated by Reinier F. Prosée (www.reinierprosee.com). Drawings: Stella Toonen. Creative support: Jean-Paul Toonen. Based on the article by: Reinier F. Prosée, Joanna M. Wenda, Isa Özdemir, Caroline Gabus, Kamila Delaney, Francoise Schwager, Monica Gotta, and Florian A. Steiner. Article link: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000968
Thank you for practicing Open Science PLOS Media 2021-03-16 | NOTE: YouTube may include advertisements on this video. PLOS has not monetized its channel and is not receiving any income from these ads. For an ad-free version of this video visit vimeo.com/plos/thank-you-for-practicing-open-science====================The future of science will build on the actions we take today. We at PLOS want to thank all of the researchers practicing Open Science in their daily work, and to support you in making the communication of your work open, transparent, and reproducible for future generations to come.
Discovery report + update articles - PLOS Biology PLOS Media 2021-03-01 | PLOS Biology Discover Reports and subsequent Update Articles let researchers communicate scientific advances in a faster, more dynamic way that more naturally mirrors the research process.
Thank You for your hard work and support! PLOS Media 2021-02-16 | A special thank you from Veronique Kiermer, Chief Scientific Officer, PLOS
Primate voice boxes are evolving at rapid pace PLOS Media 2020-11-17 | The first large-scale study into the evolution of the larynx has led to the discovery that the larynx, or voice box, of primates is significantly larger relative to body size, has greater variation, and is under faster rates of evolution than in other mammals. Published in PLOS Biology and led by academics from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Stanford University, and the University of Vienna, the study found that, for a given body length, primate larynges are on average 38% larger than those of carnivorans, and that the rate of larynx evolution is faster in these species. Dr. Jacob Dunn of Anglia Ruskin University discusses the methods and findings of the study. Video produced and provided by Anglia Ruskin UniversityRead the study at: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3000764
Q&A with Nonia Pariente, Editor-in-Chief, PLOS Biology PLOS Media 2020-06-05 | Speaking with Nonia Pariente, Editor-in-Chief, PLOS Biology about open science, new initiatives, and the future of the journal
Explaining Preregistered Research Articles PLOS Media 2020-06-01 | The PLOS Biology editors explain the new article types available in the journal. This video talks about Preregistered Research Articles.
A message of thanks to COVID-19 researchers from Joerg Heber and the PLOS team PLOS Media 2020-04-15 | Joerg Heber, Editorial Director at PLOS and Editor-in-Chief at PLOS ONE, shares a message of gratitude to COVID-19 researchers and confirms that the PLOS team continues to support authors, editors, and reviewers while working from home. All PLOS updates can be found on our COVID-19 page: plos.org/covid-19PLOS articles related to the pandemic are added as they publish to our COVID-19 Collection: collections.plos.org/covid-19All published papers related to the outbreak are being forwarded to the World Health Organization database of Coronavirus publications: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/global-research-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
Beyond APCs: Exploring new, more inclusive business models for open access publishing (Webinar) PLOS Media 2020-04-10 | Authors-pay models have served as an invaluable first step to fully open scholarly communication, but they exhibit inherent biases and shortcomings --appropriate for some fields, institutions, and regions, and exclusionary for many others. This panel, held on April 9, 2020, featured three diverse non-profit publishers that are exploring more inclusive non- APC open access models: Open Library of Humanities (OLH), Annual Reviews (AR), and PLOS (Public Library of Science).The unique market pressures and opportunities requiring innovation for each of their open access business models will be described. All three publishers have worked closely with researchers, libraries, and funders to ensure that their approaches are collaborative and transparent.Speakers:Richard Gallagher Annual ReviewsMartin Eve Birkbeck, University of London and OLHSara Rouhi PLOS
How to Link ORCID To Your PLOS Editorial Manager Profile PLOS Media 2020-03-06 | NOTE: YouTube may include advertisements on this video. PLOS has not monetized its channel and is not receiving any income from these ads. For an ad-free version of this video visit vimeo.com/plos/how-to-review-a-manuscript==============This video shows PLOS authors, editors and reviewers:1) How to register for an ORCID iD2) How to link your ORCiD to your PLOS Editorial Manager (EM) profile, and 3) How to enable automatic updates to your ORCID profile through CrossrefPLOS requires that all corresponding authors provide an ORCID iD at submission. We also recommend ORCID for everyone participating in the peer review process, including coauthors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members.To enjoy the full benefits of ORCID integration, we also recommend that you authorize Crossref to automatically update your ORCID profile as new articles are published. This ensures that your PLOS articles, as well as the articles you publish with other Crossref-member-publishers, appear on your ORCID profile as soon as they are available online, without your having to make manual updates.==USEFUL LINKS==To register for an ORCID visit http://orcid.orgTo link your ORCID to your PLOS profile in Editorial Manager now, visit the submissions system for the appropriate journal.PLOS ONE: editorialmanager.com/pone/Default.aspxPLOS Medicine: editorialmanager.com/pmedicine/default.aspxPLOS Genetics: editorialmanager.com/pgenetics/default.aspxPLOS Computational Biology: editorialmanager.com/pcompbiol/Default.aspxPLOS NTDs: editorialmanager.com/pntd/default.aspxPLOS Pathogens: editorialmanager.com/ppathogens/default.aspxFollow us on Twitter! twitter.com/PLOS
Down syndrome, Alzheimers disease, and fear in the brain - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with neuroscientist and PLOS ONE Academic Editor Elaine Bearer, on her work studying Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, and fear in the brain.
PLOS ONE How does the study of physics and complex systems apply to neuroscience? PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with PLOS ONE Academic Editor Daniele Marinazzo
PLOS ONE Why what we perceive is different from what we actually see PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with neuroimaging researcher and PLOS ONE Academic Editor Mark Williams
What can prairie voles teach researchers about love and relationships in humans? - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with PLOS ONE Academic Editor Bruce Cushing on his work in behavior neuroscience, and what sets PLOS ONE apart from other journals.
What sets PLOS ONE apart? PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | The Academic Editors of PLOS ONE weigh in on editorial quality, selection criteria, and Open Access
How is autism linked to the fragile x gene? - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with behavioral neuroscientist and PLOS ONE Academic Editor Wim Crusio about autism research.
What can animal behavior teach us about sensory perception? - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | A conversation with computational systems neuroscientist and PLOS ONE Academic Editor Maurice Chacron
How can Open Data change science for the better? - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | The Academic Editors of PLOS ONE weigh in on the importance of open and published data sets.
Open Access - PLOS ONE PLOS Media 2020-01-24 | Open access, open data, open to your peers, open to the public.We asked PLOS ONE authors (Mark Williams of Macquarie University and Elaine L. Bearer of the University of New Mexico) why Open Access is important to them.
Typical Southern tigrina alert display showing white marks on the posterior surface of the ears PLOS Media 2019-12-19 | To read the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0226136Video Credit: Micheli Ribeiro Luiz (Projeto Felinos do Aguaí)Available under a Creative Commons License (CC-BY)
Rat conditioned to associate odor with tickling PLOS Media 2019-06-20 | Research from Vincent Bombail and colleagues used appetitive conditioning to teach rats to associate odors with the experience of being tickled. Read the full study: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212829Citation: Bombail V, Jerôme N, Lam H, Muszlak S, Meddle SL, Lawrence AB, et al. (2019) Odour conditioning of positive affective states: Rats can learn to associate an odour with being tickled. PLoS ONE 14(6): e0212829. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212829Video credit: Vincent Bombail-INRA
Cockatoo tears cardboard into strip as tool to reach food PLOS Media 2018-11-08 | A new PLOS ONE study shows how Goffin’s cockatoos can tear cardboard into long strips as tools to reach food – but fail to adjust strip width to fit through narrow openings. The video depicts one of the cockatoos tearing cardboard strips and using the tools to obtain food.Article citation: Auersperg AMI, Köck C, O’Hara M, Huber L (2018) Tool making cockatoos adjust the lengths but not the widths of their tools to function. PLoS ONE 13(11): e0205429. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205429Article link: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0205429 Video credit: Goffin Lab, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Rhino whine PLOS Media 2018-03-08 | Southern white rhinos whine in Serengeti Park.To read the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0192166Video Credit: Sabrina LinnAvailable under a Creative Commons License (CC-BY)
Super Rangers PLOS Media 2018-02-15 | Researchers describe a new ranging strategy discovered in European badgers, called super-ranging, which they describe further in the PLOS ONE research linked below.Video Credit: Trinity College DublinLink to related article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0191818Reference: Gaughran A, Kelly DJ, MacWhite T, Mullen E, Maher P, Good M, et al. (2018) Super-ranging. A new ranging strategy in European badgers. PLoS ONE 13(2): e0191818. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191818Permission received from Trinity College Dublin to distribute this video under a Creative Commons License.
Self-awareness in Dolphins part 3 PLOS Media 2018-01-10 | Sequence 1 (pre-mark) and sequence 2 (post-mark) show Foster’s behavior at the mirror at age 2 years, 9 months during his 7th mark test session. In sequence 2 he is marked on the palmar side of both pectoral fins, but the mark is not easily visible. These two sequences show Foster’s differential response in the 2 conditions. The post-mark condition shows Foster continuously positioning his body to expose the marked area to the mirror. In sequences 1 and 2 the bubble behavior was produced in the absence of vocalizations. Sequence 3 shows Foster at age 4 years, 2 months during his 9th mark test session positioning his body to expose the mark between his pectoral fins.To access the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813
Self-awareness in Dolphins part 5 PLOS Media 2018-01-10 | Foster (age 21 months) exhibiting inverted bubble production and bubble play at the mirror, an example of self-directed behavior. Foster is producing bubble bursts and multiple smaller bubbles. In this sequence, he bites the bubbles or smashes the bubbles with his head or rostrum creating a cloud of bubbles, while in an inverted position.To access the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813
Self-awareness in Dolphins part 1 PLOS Media 2018-01-10 | A compilation of Bayley exhibiting self-directed behavior at the mirror (sequence 1: age 7 months; sequence 2: age 10 months; sequence 3: age 2 years, 2.5 months). The repetitive behavior in sequence 2 was conservatively categorized as contingency testing, although it was exhibited concurrent with self-directed behavior.To access the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813
Self-awareness in Dolphins part 2 PLOS Media 2018-01-10 | A compilation of Foster exhibiting self-directed behavior at the mirror (sequence 1: age 14 months; sequence 2: age 16.5 months; sequence 3: age 21 months). The bubbles and bubble streams emitted in sequence 3 were produced in the absence of vocalizations.To access the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813
Self-awareness in Dolphins part 4 PLOS Media 2018-01-10 | Sequence 1 (pre-mark) and sequence 2 (post-mark) show Bayley’s behavior at the mirror at age 2 years, 6.5 months during her 1st mark test session. In the post-mark condition, she was marked between her pectoral fins with a black triangle and when she initially approached the mirror the mark was intact. In sequence 2 (post-mark condition), upon returning to the mirror the mark was smudged and thus appears larger. In sequence 2 Bayley is continuously positioning her body to expose the marked area to the mirror. These two sequences show Bayley’s differential response in the 2 conditions.To access the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189813
PLOS ONE Interview with Economist John List PLOS Media 2018-01-02 | PLOS ONE sat down with John List of the University of Chicago to discuss his research, and the adoption of Open Access and open data in his field.
Rock-rubbing bowhead whale PLOS Media 2017-11-22 | sUAS video of one bowhead whale rubbing on a large rock in Brown Harbour on 7 August 2016. This individual was observed with three other individuals that subsequently engaged in rubbing behavior.To read the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0186156Reference: Fortune SME, Koski WR, Higdon JW, Trites AW, Baumgartner MF, Ferguson SH (2017) Evidence of molting and the function of “rock-nosing” behavior in bowhead whales in the eastern Canadian Arctic. PLoS ONE 12(11): e0186156. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186156
How to Review a Manuscript PLOS Media 2017-11-14 | Learn how to write a peer review. This video guides peer reviewers through the process of reviewing a scientific manuscript and writing a peer review.We’re going to walk you through three main elements of peer review: - being invited to review a manuscript - reading the manuscript, and - writing the peer reviewRead more at the PLOS Reviewer Center (http://reviewers.plos.org)==When you're invited to review==First, let’s talk about what to do when you’re invited to review a manuscript.When you get an invitation, ask yourself three simple questions to help you decide whether to accept or decline:- Do you have the right expertise to comment on the manuscript? - Do you have enough time to do the review by the deadline? - Can you provide an objective review and are you free of any competing interests?You should only consider accepting the invitation if you can answer yes to all of these questions. ==When you read a manuscript==It’s a good idea to read the whole manuscript first. Then read through it again and focus on specific sections. Take lots of notes as you go and mark down specific sections and page numbers so you can keep track of the points you want to discuss.The first thing you should do is figure out what the manuscript is about. Do the authors identify the main question and key claims? These should be clearly stated in the introduction. The authors should also discuss related research and explain how the study fits into that context.Then look at the figures and tables along with the results. Do the results line up with what’s being shown? Make sure you also pay attention to the methods and study design. Are the methods appropriate? Does the study follow relevant reporting guidelines and meet ethical standards?Then read the conclusions: Are they supported by the data and results?==When you write the review==When you’re ready to start writing, find out how the review needs to be formatted and submitted. Some journals might have a structured form with specific questions to respond to.You should also find out if you will need to recommend a decision, like minor or major revision. This information might be in your invitation letter, in the reviewer guidelines, or in the online system. Follow an outline to keep your comments organized and easy to read. Think about it like an upside-down triangle, with the key message at the top followed by evidence and examples, then additional details at the very bottom.Start off by summarizing the research in your own words and stating your overall impression. Then use the middle section to provide detail on what the authors need to do to improve the manuscript. Divide this section into major issues and minor issues. - Major issues are the essential things the authors must address before the manuscript is considered further. Make sure you focus on what is fundamental for the current study. In other words, it’s not helpful to recommend additional work that would be considered the “next step” in the study.- Minor issues are still important but are smaller in scope and don’t affect the overall conclusions. Use this section to mention things like including additional references, clarifying the language, or adding more context.Finally, add any confidential comments to share privately with the journal editors. This is where you might state if you have any competing interests. You can also raise concerns about ethics or misconduct, though in these cases it’s a good idea to get in touch with the journal staff directly as well. Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/PLOS==Credits=="Thinker" Flickr, bobistravelingMoby - "Sunspot" - www.mobygratis.comAdam Vitovsky - "The Stratosphere" - www.adamvitovsky.com
Goffins cockatoos insertion techniques in keyset B. PLOS Media 2017-11-09 | To read full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0186859Citation: Habl C, Auersperg AMI (2017) The keybox: Shape-frame fitting during tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana). PLoS ONE 12(11): e0186859. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186859
Goffins cockatoos insertion techniques in keyset A. PLOS Media 2017-11-09 | To read full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0186859Citation: Habl C, Auersperg AMI (2017) The keybox: Shape-frame fitting during tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana). PLoS ONE 12(11): e0186859. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186859
Bombus terrestris bee grooming PLOS Media 2017-09-06 | Bombus terrestris, grooming after being dusted with pine pollen.To read the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0182522Koch L, Lunau K, Wester P (2017) To be on the safe site – Ungroomed spots on the bee’s body and their importance for pollination. PLoS ONE 12(9): e0182522. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0182522
Apis mellifera bee grooming PLOS Media 2017-09-06 | Apis mellifera, grooming after being dusted with pine pollen.To read the full article: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0182522Koch L, Lunau K, Wester P (2017) To be on the safe site – Ungroomed spots on the bee’s body and their importance for pollination. PLoS ONE 12(9): e0182522. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0182522
