The study by Cole et al. (2023) systematically reviews the societal impact of Open Science (OS), including its various aspects such as Citizen Science (CS), Open Access (OA), Open/FAIR Data (OFD), and Open Code/Software. The review aims to address the lack of synthesized evidence on the societal impact of OS. Using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, the authors identified 196 studies that provide evidence of societal impact. The majority of these studies focus on CS, with some addressing OA, and only a few examining other aspects of OS. Key areas of impact identified include education and awareness, climate and environment, and social engagement. The study found limited evidence of the societal impact of OFD and Open Evaluation, and no evidence of impact in terms of diversity or gender. The findings highlight the need for additional evidence and suggest practical and policy implications to enhance the societal impact of OS.The study by Cole et al. (2023) systematically reviews the societal impact of Open Science (OS), including its various aspects such as Citizen Science (CS), Open Access (OA), Open/FAIR Data (OFD), and Open Code/Software. The review aims to address the lack of synthesized evidence on the societal impact of OS. Using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, the authors identified 196 studies that provide evidence of societal impact. The majority of these studies focus on CS, with some addressing OA, and only a few examining other aspects of OS. Key areas of impact identified include education and awareness, climate and environment, and social engagement. The study found limited evidence of the societal impact of OFD and Open Evaluation, and no evidence of impact in terms of diversity or gender. The findings highlight the need for additional evidence and suggest practical and policy implications to enhance the societal impact of OS.