Public Library of Science

The Public Library of Science (PLOS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making scientific research freely available to everyone. Founded in 2000, it publishes a variety of open-access journals that cover diverse fields, including biology, medicine, and environmental science. This means that anyone, anywhere can read, share, and use the research without any cost. PLOS aims to promote transparency, collaboration, and innovation in science by removing paywalls that typically restrict access to academic articles, thus supporting the idea that knowledge should be accessible to all.