Dr. Emily Roberts
Dr. Emily Roberts has a PhD in molecular biology and zero patience for headline science. She edits OwlyTimes' health and science coverage from Boston, focuses on what studies actually showed (sample size, methodology, who funded it), and tries to leave readers neither panicked nor falsely reassured.
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ScienceEurope wildfires force shift from seasonal maintenance to crisis mode
Firefighters in France and Spain battle out-of-control wildfires as authorities abandon seasonal maintenance to adopt a permanent crisis management model.
ScienceFrance and Spain struggle to contain wildfires as infrastructure fails
France and Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires as the Gironde fire scorches 42,000 hectares, marking the country's worst blaze since 1945.
HealthGunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, the creator of the Body Worlds exhibition, has died at age 81. He famously developed plastination to preserve human bodies for display.
HealthCorporate Lobbying Blamed for U.S. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Corporate lobbying hindered FDA efforts to contain a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, as industry pressure delayed critical safety measures during the crisis.
Health3 Dead, 4 Wounded in Shooting at Bite of Seattle Food Festival
Three people died and four others sustained injuries during a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening. Police confirm the count.
ScienceTyphoon Noul knocks out power for millions across Southern China
Typhoon Noul hit Huidong county at 3:50 a.m. on July 26, 2026, causing widespread power outages for millions of residents across Southern China today.
ScienceESA Completes Final Qualification Tests for Plato Exoplanet Probe
The European Space Agency finished final qualification tests for the Plato exoplanet probe at the Maxwell Test Chamber in the Netherlands this July 2026.
ScienceTyphoon Noul forces 750,000 to evacuate as flights grounded
Typhoon Noul hit Huidong, China, forcing 750,000 residents to evacuate their homes. Officials grounded hundreds of flights as the storm made landfall today.
ScienceWildfires Displace 267,000 Across France and Spain
Wildfires across France and Spain force 267,000 residents to evacuate their homes as infrastructure struggles to handle the ongoing climate catastrophe.
HealthCyclosporiasis Outbreak Sickens 7,000 Amid Food Supply Failures
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened 7,000 people, drawing scrutiny to Taylor Farms as food safety failures expose flaws in the industrial supply chain.
ScienceNASA Tests Deep Space Hardware to Ensure Mission Reliability
NASA engineers are currently testing the Plato spacecraft in a vacuum chamber to ensure the mission can withstand the harsh environment of deep space.
ScienceSpaceX Starship Achieves Dual Splashdown on 13th Test
SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved dual splashdowns on its 13th test flight from Starbase, Texas on July 24, 2026.