PLOS New Articles Screensaver
The PLOS New Articles screensaver streams real newly-published PLOS journal articles as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the PLOS New Articles screensaver works
The background pipeline polls PLOS's own Search API — a major open-access scientific publisher — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- PLOS publishes peer-reviewed research across science and medicine.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- Every PLOS article is fully open access.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from PLOS's own Search API, a major open-access scientific publisher.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.