We share Earth with millions of amazing plants and animals. Whether we’re relaxing in a hot spring like a Japanese macaque, or…
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Ecology Earth Day 2015: Celebrating Our Awe Inspiring WorldRead more
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Aggregators Head Rattling Results: Fin Whales Hear with Their SkullsRead more
Many of us have heard the haunting call of a whale ‘song,’ but how do the whales themselves hear sound? Similar to…
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Aggregators Who Let the Microbes Out: A Paw Print of Doggy Skin BacteriaRead more
A house is not a home without a dog, and a dog isn’t a “D-O-double-G” without its microbial “crew.” Human microbiome research…
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Conferences Introducing the PLOS ONE Conference PageRead more
We are excited to announce the publication of the PLOS ONE conference page. The page serves as a one-stop shop for announcements…
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Aggregators Out on a Limb: Dwindling Trees in CitiesRead more
Of all the environmental resources we take for granted, large, older trees might be near the top of the list. Not…
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Aggregators Positively Negative: A New PLOS ONE Collection focusing on Negative, Null and Inconclusive ResultsRead more
“I never quit until I get what I’m after. Negative results are just what I’m after. They are just as valuable to…
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Aggregators Warming in Our Winter Wonderland: The Role of Ice in Penguin, Polar Bear, and Ivory Gull SurvivalRead more
As winter grips the Northern Hemisphere tightly, many of us are happy to retreat to the comfort of our warm homes. But…
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Aggregators Valentine’s Day Couples in the Animal KingdomRead more
While humans may be the only ones with a day dedicated to celebrating romantic love, rest assured that the semblance of ‘love&rsquo…
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Conferences Meet PLOS at the Biophysical Society 59th Annual MeetingRead more
PLOS ONE and PLOS Biology are excited to return to the Biophysical Society’s Annual Meeting. The event will be held at the…
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Featured Image Fossilized Footprints Lead Scientists Down a Prehistoric PathRead more
Whether tromping alone or running in a pack, all prehistoric creatures got around somehow. Paleontologists can use fossilized bones to learn more…
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Aggregators Hot and Bothered: What Warmer Temperatures Could Mean for ‘Living Fossils’Read more
For most animals, the sex of their offspring is determined by genetics. However, for tuatara, a lizard-like reptile that inhabits select New…
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Aggregators Playing With Canines: Ancient Dog Teeth Reveal Early Human-Dog InteractionsRead more
Even though our favorite pet dogs are now well-domesticated, we can still catch glimpses of their primal past when we watch them…