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

NYC Birdsong Mapping: A Shift in Urban SoundscapesScience

NYC Birdsong Mapping: A Shift in Urban Soundscapes

Uncover how NYC's birdsong mapping reveals a surprising shift in urban soundscapes. Analyze the data & discover what it signals about our city's health.

Trump's Climate Shift: Health Stakes & What It MeansHealth

Trump's Climate Shift: Health Stakes & What It Means

Unravel Trump's climate rollback! Our analysis reveals the hidden health stakes & how this policy shift cripples EPA action. Gain critical insight now.

Maryland Rabies Signal: Habitat Loss & Rising RiskHealth

Maryland Rabies Signal: Habitat Loss & Rising Risk

Uncover the hidden link between Maryland's habitat loss and rising rabies risk. Our analysis reveals why this raccoon case signals a larger ecological shift.

Data-Driven Teaching: A Reading Comprehension ShiftScience

Data-Driven Teaching: A Reading Comprehension Shift

Uncover how one teacher transformed reading comprehension using data! Analyze a data-driven approach & discover actionable insights to unlock student thinking.

Maine Hospital Costs: Bill's Impact & Financial StakesHealth

Maine Hospital Costs: Bill's Impact & Financial Stakes

Uncover Maine's healthcare crisis! Our analysis reveals how a cost-cap bill could reshape hospital finances, impacting patient care & the system's future.

AI's Turing Test Shift: Augmentation, Not Imitation, Matters NowScience

AI's Turing Test Shift: Augmentation, Not Imitation, Matters Now

Beyond the Turing Test! Discover why AI's true power lies in augmenting human intellect, not imitation. We analyze the shift & crucial safeguards needed.

UC San Diego Art: Reimagining “Home” in a Changing WorldScience

UC San Diego Art: Reimagining “Home” in a Changing World

Uncover how UC San Diego artists are redefining "home" amidst global shifts. Explore groundbreaking research using art to examine displacement, AI, & memory.

Global Science Collaboration: AAAS Award Signals a ShiftScience

Global Science Collaboration: AAAS Award Signals a Shift

Uncover the deeper meaning behind a major science award! Our analysis reveals how global collaboration isn't just ideal, but essential—and the challenges ahead.

Ramadan Fasting: Health Impacts & the Intermittent Fasting LinkHealth

Ramadan Fasting: Health Impacts & the Intermittent Fasting Link

Uncover the surprising health impacts of Ramadan fasting! We analyze its connection to intermittent fasting, revealing potential benefits & risks—and who s...

Horse Whinnies: New Analysis Reveals Emotional ComplexityScience

Horse Whinnies: New Analysis Reveals Emotional Complexity

Uncover the surprising emotional depth behind a horse's whinny! Our analysis reveals a groundbreaking study & redefines animal communication, offering fres...

UMich Science Olympiad: A STEM Leader Pipeline Takes ShapeScience

UMich Science Olympiad: A STEM Leader Pipeline Takes Shape

Uncover how the University of Michigan Science Olympiad is forging a vital STEM leadership pipeline. Analyze the trend & its impact on future innovators.

Microplastics: New Analysis Signals Health Risk ReassessmentScience

Microplastics: New Analysis Signals Health Risk Reassessment

Uncover the surprising truth about microplastics! Our analysis reveals why health risk assessments may need a major rethink. Don't miss this critical insight.