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From artificial intelligence to Asian elephants, Barbie feet and dancing cockatoos, PLOS One was full of fascinating research in 2025. With so many articles published across a broad range of themes, our staff editors were asked to select a few standout examples to highlight in the EveryONE blog. Find out the Editor’s Picks for 2025: https://plos.io/3MPVjtO

As 2025 comes to an end, we celebrate a year of innovation and collaboration across the global scientific community. From groundbreaking discoveries to creative solutions, researchers everywhere have continued to advance knowledge and inspire progress. In this editorial, PLOS Biology reflects on the achievements within life sciences and shares highlights that remind us of the power of research to shape the future: https://plos.io/4pe8P87

“There is no way to sugarcoat that 2025 was a year that dramatically altered the field of global health.” Executive Editor, Julia Robinson, reflects on the year sharing highlights from Reviews, Essays, Opinions and Research Articles published in PLOS Global Public Health. Part 1 - Reviews, Essays, and Opinion articles: https://plos.io/4jgDgcn Part 2 - Research articles: https://plos.io/4j8k7ZW

What did 2025 reveal about human evolution? From fossil discoveries to genetic insights, this year brought fascinating updates to the science of our species. 🔗 Explore the top stories in our SciComm blog: https://plos.io/4srVmwi #HumanEvolution #ScienceNews #Evolution

The holidays are a time where people come together, creating space for connection and dialogue. While gatherings can bring joy, they can also surface ideological divides. That is why approaching these moments with empathy and active listening is important. Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine highlight how small, authentic exchanges can build trust and keep conversations constructive: https://plos.io/497JuGV

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 PLOS Biology: https://plos.io/3Y6OhTZ

“Context matters; countries are very different; institutions are very different. The only way an organization from the Global North can really make an impact and to be inclusive is to collaborate.” We are grateful to TCC Africa-Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) for co-hosting our third convening as part of our #RedefiningPublishing initiative. Together, we explored how research publishing can better support #OpenScience for stakeholders in sub-Saharan Africa and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The event highlights the unique considerations for research assessment, business model, and publishing reform if these are to be globally relevant, equitable, and sustainable to researchers, funders and institutions in Africa. Read the key takeaways at https://plos.io/4p6Gosy

It is always good to connect and meet with the research community 👋 Great to see Joseph Pold, our Journal Development Manager, representing PLOS at Complex Networks and their Applications, staying close to the communities we serve and the conversations shaping the field. This conference holds special significance as it is where our journal, PLOS Complex Systems, first opened for submissions in 2023. Find out more about the journal at https://plos.io/4paU3iw. #ResearchCommunity #OpenScience #ScholarlyPublishing #ComplexSystems

Have you heard about our new journal, PLOS Ecosystems? 🌍 We are bringing together researchers across disciplines to tackle the urgent challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems, and the people who depend on them. Do you want to find out more about our journal’s scope, submissions, peer review, and open access policies? Explore our FAQs: https://plos.io/4rD93Ic #OpenScience #EcosystemsResearch #Sustainability

Are you advancing transformative research in aging? 🧬 PLOS Aging and Health is a new open access journal publishing transformative research that advances health across the lifespan. We have put together frequently asked questions to help you find key information about our journal’s scope, submissions, peer review, and open access policies. ➡️ Learn more: https://plos.io/4pSjYw6 #OpenAccess #AgingResearch #Gerontology