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

NASA Pathfinder Program: A STEM Support Shift on DiscordScience

NASA Pathfinder Program: A STEM Support Shift on Discord

NASA’s Pathfinder Program isn’t just moving online—it’s revolutionizing STEM support. Discover how Discord is fostering vital mentorship & boosting early-c...

Iowa Rural Care: A Slow Erosion & What It Signals 🏥Health

Iowa Rural Care: A Slow Erosion & What It Signals 🏥

Iowa's rural healthcare is fading. Our analysis reveals why this slow erosion matters – and how policymakers are finally confronting the crisis impacting p...

Cannabis & Appetite: Brain Link Analysis Reveals Key ShiftScience

Cannabis & Appetite: Brain Link Analysis Reveals Key Shift

Uncover the surprising brain science behind the "munchies"! Our analysis reveals how cannabis impacts appetite control, offering key insights & future ther...

Kaiser Strike’s Impact: A Healthcare Labor Shift?Health

Kaiser Strike’s Impact: A Healthcare Labor Shift?

Uncover the deeper meaning of the Kaiser strike! Our analysis reveals how this labor battle signals a potential shift in healthcare worker power & priorities.

ABA Research Shift: Rigor Takes Center StageScience

ABA Research Shift: Rigor Takes Center Stage

Is ABA research evolving? We analyze a critical shift toward scientific rigor within Applied Behavior Analysis & explore how new research impacts practice.

O’Neill Nomination Signals Shift in US Science FundingScience

O’Neill Nomination Signals Shift in US Science Funding

Uncover the hidden forces reshaping US science funding! Our analysis reveals how O’Neill’s NSF nomination reflects a deeper shift in priorities & policy.

NC Measles: Lab's Rapid Response Signals Wider Public Health StakesHealth

NC Measles: Lab's Rapid Response Signals Wider Public Health Stakes

Uncover how NC's rapid lab response to measles signals critical public health defense and the fight to maintain vital elimination efforts. Gain insight now!

SciComm Shift: Why Scientists Must Now Engage DirectlyScience

SciComm Shift: Why Scientists Must Now Engage Directly

Uncover why scientists must actively engage with the public! Our analysis reveals how direct communication builds trust & combats misinformation—plus, a ke...

ADA Case: Corewell Settlement Signals Accommodation ShiftHealth

ADA Case: Corewell Settlement Signals Accommodation Shift

Uncover the hidden meaning behind the Corewell settlement! Our analysis reveals how this ADA case is reshaping "reasonable accommodation" & employer duties.

Blizzard’s Impact: Healthcare Co-ops & Essential Duty AnalysisHealth

Blizzard’s Impact: Healthcare Co-ops & Essential Duty Analysis

Beyond the headlines, this analysis reveals how the recent blizzard unexpectedly tested healthcare co-op students’ sense of duty & professional responsibil...

DeKalb Schools: A “Whole Child” Shift & What It SignalsScience

DeKalb Schools: A “Whole Child” Shift & What It Signals

Uncover the strategy behind DeKalb schools' "whole child" approach. We analyze what this shift reveals about modern education & student success—beyond test...

NC Measles Case: A Signal of Public Health VulnerabilitiesHealth

NC Measles Case: A Signal of Public Health Vulnerabilities

Uncover the deeper meaning behind NC's measles case! Our analysis reveals critical vulnerabilities in public health, beyond the headlines. Learn why.