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February 13, 2026

We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

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01/27/2026

Visual impairments

The socioeconomic impact of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in Belgium: A cost-of-illness study

Vandersmissen and colleagues investigated the societal burden of inherited retinal diseases in Belgium in 2023, highlighting the substantial clinical and economic impact. Their findings underscore the importance of continued research investment to inform future policy, enhance well-being, and reduce the burden these diseases impose.

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The socioeconomic impact of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in Belgium: A cost-of-illness study

01/07/2026

Palaeoecology

Diets and environments of late pleistocene pygmy and Columbian mammoths: Isotopic evidence from Southern California

Hannold and colleagues analyze the isotope content of the teeth of mammoths living on the channel islands of Southern California, and compare to mainland mammoths. They find that the channel mammoths ate more water rich plants, and that climates throughout Southern California were wetter during the Late Pleistocene than they are now.

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Diets and environments of late pleistocene pygmy and Columbian mammoths: Isotopic evidence from Southern California

01/23/2026

Communications

Do opinion leaders know more? Knowledge accuracy, self-confidence, and media use in agricultural issues

Gabriel and Bitsch examine the link between self-identification as an opinion leader, factual knowledge, and subjective confidence, finding that confidence and media use are stronger predictors of perceived opinion leadership than factual accuracy, and highlighting a mismatch between confidence and knowledge among influential communicators.

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Do opinion leaders know more? Knowledge accuracy, self-confidence, and media use in agricultural issues

01/19/2026

EveryOne

Editorial Spotlight: Issa Ali Atoum

Prepared by PLOS One Associate Editor Daniel Parkes, this interview features Academic Editor Issa Atoum on rigorous manuscript assessment, responsible use of AI, and how industry experience supports research integrity and reproducibility.

Editorial Spotlight: Issa Ali Atoum

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12/29/2025

EveryOne

A Year of Editor Spotlight 2025: Tips from Academic Editors

PLOS One Academic Editors share practical advice for editors, early-career researchers, and authors on fair peer review, interdisciplinary collaboration, rigorous methods, clear writing, and making research accessible, credible, and enjoyable to read.

A Year of Editor Spotlight 2025: Tips from Academic Editors

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01/27/2026

Sociology

Children’s views on everyday food practices

Wright-Pedersen and colleagues explore 8-12 year-old children’s food practices to investigate the intersections between individual, social and structural determinants of children's engagement with food and food behaviors.  

Children’s views on everyday food practices

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