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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

PACE Satellite: A Shift in How We Monitor Air QualityScience

PACE Satellite: A Shift in How We Monitor Air Quality

Uncover a surprising shift in Earth observation! NASA’s PACE satellite, built for oceans, now tracks air quality with precision. Discover the revolution!

Slowing Down: Climate Impact Beyond Carbon Cuts – AnalysisScience

Slowing Down: Climate Impact Beyond Carbon Cuts – Analysis

Uncover the surprising climate solution beyond carbon cuts! Our analysis reveals how intentional slowness—mindful living & local connection—boosts well-bei...

Horse Whinnies: Analysis of Emotional Signals RevealedScience

Horse Whinnies: Analysis of Emotional Signals Revealed

Uncover the hidden language of horses! Our analysis reveals how whinnies convey complex emotions, beyond simple calls. Decode equine communication now.

North Texas Healthcare: McKinney Hospital Signals a Major ShiftHealth

North Texas Healthcare: McKinney Hospital Signals a Major Shift

Uncover the strategy behind Texas Health’s new McKinney hospital. We analyze how this expansion reveals a crucial shift toward localized care & reshapes No...

Flavonoids: New Analysis Reveals Health Impact of ‘Eat the Rainbow’Health

Flavonoids: New Analysis Reveals Health Impact of ‘Eat the Rainbow’

Decode the "eat the rainbow" advice! Our analysis cuts through the hype, revealing the *real* health impact of flavonoids & what the science truly says.

City Lights: Allergy Seasons’ Unexpected Driver—AnalysisScience

City Lights: Allergy Seasons’ Unexpected Driver—Analysis

Uncover the surprising link between city lights & worsening allergies! Our analysis reveals how artificial light extends pollen season—a game-changing insight.

DOJ Review Signals Shift in Michigan Health Ed & Parental RightsHealth

DOJ Review Signals Shift in Michigan Health Ed & Parental Rights

DOJ review reveals a deeper battle over Michigan health ed. Uncover how shifting definitions impact parental rights & curriculum consistency—a crucial analysis.

Science Olympiad: A Shift in How STEM Skills Are BuiltScience

Science Olympiad: A Shift in How STEM Skills Are Built

Uncover how Science Olympiad is reshaping STEM education! Our analysis reveals how this competition cultivates crucial problem-solving skills & teamwork—vi...

Lilly Gains Lead in Obesity Drug Race: Novo Nordisk Setback AnalysisHealth

Lilly Gains Lead in Obesity Drug Race: Novo Nordisk Setback Analysis

Uncover why Lilly's Zepbound is surging ahead in the obesity drug battle! Our analysis reveals Novo Nordisk's setback & what it means for the future of wei...

Particle Motion: New Analysis Shifts Understanding of Air QualityScience

Particle Motion: New Analysis Shifts Understanding of Air Quality

Uncover how a groundbreaking analysis reshapes our understanding of air quality! We reveal the limitations of a century-old equation & unlock better predic...

Sudbury HHW Day: A Signal of Rising Waste ResponsibilityHealth

Sudbury HHW Day: A Signal of Rising Waste Responsibility

Uncover why Sudbury's HHW Day reveals a crucial shift! Our analysis explores how proactive waste management signals growing environmental responsibility & ...

Eclipse Data: Citizen Science Signals a NASA ShiftScience

Eclipse Data: Citizen Science Signals a NASA Shift

Uncover NASA's surprising shift! We analyze how citizen science fueled the Eclipse Megamovie, blurring research lines & revealing a powerful new data era.