Dr. Emily Roberts

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.

1648 articles published

Latest Articles

HIV Fight Faces Setback: CROI 2026 AnalysisHealth

HIV Fight Faces Setback: CROI 2026 Analysis

CROI 2026 reveals a chilling setback in the HIV fight. Discover why 2025 marked a turning point—and what this means for the future of prevention & treatment.

Anavex: A New Signal in the Fight Against CNS DisordersHealth

Anavex: A New Signal in the Fight Against CNS Disorders

Uncover why Anavex’s novel CNS disorder approach could redefine treatment beyond symptom management. We analyze their strategy & potential for breakthrough...

NC-11 Analysis: Healthcare Costs Drive Dem Primary FightHealth

NC-11 Analysis: Healthcare Costs Drive Dem Primary Fight

Uncover the surprising truth behind NC-11's primary! Our analysis reveals how soaring healthcare costs are fueling a fierce debate, reshaping the race.

NC-11: Healthcare Clash Signals Rural Access StakesHealth

NC-11: Healthcare Clash Signals Rural Access Stakes

Uncover the hidden battleground in NC-11's election! Our analysis reveals how a healthcare clash exposes critical stakes for rural access & reform.

Superstition's Grip: What It Reveals About the MindScience

Superstition's Grip: What It Reveals About the Mind

Uncover the surprising psychology behind superstitions! Our analysis reveals how these beliefs expose core cognitive processes & why they persist—even in s...

KY “Food as Health”: A Healthcare Shift & Its StakesHealth

KY “Food as Health”: A Healthcare Shift & Its Stakes

Uncover Kentucky's groundbreaking "Food as Health" program! We analyze how this innovative approach to Medicaid could revolutionize chronic disease care—an...

New England Nor’easters: Climate Impact Analysis RevealedScience

New England Nor’easters: Climate Impact Analysis Revealed

Unraveling the climate connection to New England's fierce nor'easters. Our analysis reveals what the IPCC *really* says—and what it means for the future.

Hospital Resilience: WHO/PAHO Pact Signals a Critical ShiftHealth

Hospital Resilience: WHO/PAHO Pact Signals a Critical Shift

Uncover the critical shift in global healthcare! Our analysis reveals how a WHO/PAHO pact prioritizes proactive hospital resilience, safeguarding vital ser...

Blavatnik Prizes: A Shift in UK Science Leadership?Science

Blavatnik Prizes: A Shift in UK Science Leadership?

Uncover a surprising shift in UK science! Our analysis reveals how the 2026 Blavatnik Prizes spotlight emerging leaders & reshape funding priorities. Disco...

EU Tech Rules & China's Gain: A Science Shift AnalysisScience

EU Tech Rules & China's Gain: A Science Shift Analysis

Uncover the hidden implications of EU tech rules & a scientist's return to China. Our analysis reveals a critical shift in global science & innovation—are ...

Means' Nomination: A Public Health Priorities Shift?Health

Means' Nomination: A Public Health Priorities Shift?

Uncover the surprising shift in public health leadership! Our analysis reveals how Means’ nomination signals a challenge to medical norms & evolving priorities.

Frog Plague Fight: Analysis of a Risky Rescue SignalScience

Frog Plague Fight: Analysis of a Risky Rescue Signal

Beyond "frog saunas"—discover the surprising science behind a risky rescue effort. Our analysis reveals how temperature manipulation could save amphibians,...