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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

MagLab Open House: A Shift in Science Communication?Science

MagLab Open House: A Shift in Science Communication?

Uncover a crucial shift! Our analysis reveals how science institutions like MagLab are evolving communication strategies. Discover why engaging the public ...

Nantucket Housing Vote: A Signal on Nitrogen Rules & GrowthHealth

Nantucket Housing Vote: A Signal on Nitrogen Rules & Growth

Uncover Nantucket's housing vote's deeper meaning! Our analysis reveals how this decision signals a shift in balancing growth, water quality, & island futures.

Highway 22: Tunnel Plan Signals Shift in Congestion FightScience

Highway 22: Tunnel Plan Signals Shift in Congestion Fight

Uncover why a local tunnel plan for Highway 22 challenges Wyoming's expansion strategy. Analyze how innovative solutions tackle congestion & prioritize sus...

EU Digital Health: The Access Gap Widens – AnalysisHealth

EU Digital Health: The Access Gap Widens – Analysis

Uncover the hidden fault lines in Europe's digital health push. Our analysis reveals why rising EHR access doesn't guarantee equitable care – and what's at...

Detention Healthcare: A Systemic Failure & Rising StakesHealth

Detention Healthcare: A Systemic Failure & Rising Stakes

Uncover the disturbing truth behind healthcare in immigration detention. Our analysis reveals a systemic failure, not just overcrowding, with dire consequences.

De-Extinction: The Conservation Stakes of Bringing Back Lost SpeciesScience

De-Extinction: The Conservation Stakes of Bringing Back Lost Species

Uncover the complex conservation implications of de-extinction! We analyze the science, ethics & priorities behind bringing back lost species—what's truly ...

Trump's Healthcare Shift: Midterm Stakes & Policy AnalysisHealth

Trump's Healthcare Shift: Midterm Stakes & Policy Analysis

Uncover the strategy behind Trump's healthcare pivots. Our analysis reveals how policy shifts impact the midterms & exposes the calculated moves at HHS.

ACP’s “Physician” Stance: A Signal of Shifting Healthcare StakesHealth

ACP’s “Physician” Stance: A Signal of Shifting Healthcare Stakes

Uncover the hidden power of language in healthcare! Our analysis reveals how the ACP’s “physician” stance signals a crucial shift in ethics & patient care.

Peptide Boom: Analyzing the Risks of DIY BiohackingHealth

Peptide Boom: Analyzing the Risks of DIY Biohacking

Uncover the hidden dangers of the DIY peptide boom. Our analysis reveals the risks of unregulated self-experimentation & separates hype from science. Learn...

Marine Corps Transition: Ruiz Signals a Major ShiftHealth

Marine Corps Transition: Ruiz Signals a Major Shift

Uncover the surprising challenge facing the Marine Corps & Ruiz's bold plan to reshape veteran transitions. Gain critical insight into this systemic shift.

Missouri Rural Healthcare: $216M—What's the Real Impact?Health

Missouri Rural Healthcare: $216M—What's the Real Impact?

Uncover the truth behind Missouri's $216M rural healthcare boost. Our analysis reveals if this funding truly transforms care or faces systemic roadblocks.

Protein Bars' Candy Shift: Health Boost or Marketing?Health

Protein Bars' Candy Shift: Health Boost or Marketing?

Are protein bars becoming candy in disguise? We dissect the surprising "health halo" of protein-packed treats & reveal if it’s nutrition or clever marketing.