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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

Greenland Hospital Ship: Trump's Aid Offer Signals Geopolitical StakesHealth

Greenland Hospital Ship: Trump's Aid Offer Signals Geopolitical Stakes

Decode Trump’s Greenland hospital ship offer: It’s not just aid. Uncover the hidden geopolitical strategy & US ambitions behind this surprising move.

OC Restaurant Closures: A Public Health System Signal?Health

OC Restaurant Closures: A Public Health System Signal?

Uncover a hidden story! OC restaurant closures aren't just about bugs—they expose potential flaws in our public health system. Analyze the data & learn more.

Trump Cuts Signal Deeper US Science Capacity Loss: AnalysisScience

Trump Cuts Signal Deeper US Science Capacity Loss: Analysis

Trump’s science cuts aren’t just about money—they’re strategically dismantling US research capacity. Discover the irreversible losses & future risks.

Oral Health's Impact: New Link to Brain Function AnalyzedHealth

Oral Health's Impact: New Link to Brain Function Analyzed

Uncover the surprising link between oral health & brain function! Our analysis reveals how new research challenges medical boundaries & impacts cognitive w...

Fire Whirls: Analysis of a Novel Oil Spill Cleanup TechScience

Fire Whirls: Analysis of a Novel Oil Spill Cleanup Tech

Could controlled fire tornadoes actually *solve* oil spills? We analyze the surprising science behind this radical cleanup tech & its potential to revoluti...

Ferguson's Wellness Stay: The Privacy & Mental Health StakesHealth

Ferguson's Wellness Stay: The Privacy & Mental Health Stakes

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Sarah Ferguson’s wellness retreat. We analyze the privacy & mental health stakes when facing public scrutiny & past contr...

Fire's Renewal: Danforth Center Signals Prairie ShiftScience

Fire's Renewal: Danforth Center Signals Prairie Shift

Uncover the surprising science behind prairie burns! Our analysis reveals how controlled fires revitalize ecosystems & reshape land management for a resili...

Younger Hearts: Analysis of Rising Disease Rates & RisksHealth

Younger Hearts: Analysis of Rising Disease Rates & Risks

Uncover why heart disease is surging in younger adults. This analysis dissects the alarming trend, revealing the complex link between lifestyle, genetics &...

Science Olympiad: A Shift in How We Measure Student SuccessScience

Science Olympiad: A Shift in How We Measure Student Success

Beyond test scores, explore how Science Olympiad reveals a vital shift in assessing student success. Discover what this competition signals for STEM educat...

China's Science Shift: Implications for US DominanceScience

China's Science Shift: Implications for US Dominance

Uncover how China's science surge challenges US dominance. Our analysis reveals the strategic shifts fueling this rise & what it means for future innovation.

Flourish: Connection, Not Achievement, Drives Well-Being—AnalysisScience

Flourish: Connection, Not Achievement, Drives Well-Being—Analysis

Uncover the surprising truth about well-being! Our analysis reveals why connection, not achievement, fuels lasting happiness—and how to cultivate it.

UAP Shift: National Security Stakes Rise with the Search for LifeScience

UAP Shift: National Security Stakes Rise with the Search for Life

Uncover the hidden national security implications of the UAP surge. Our analysis reveals why the search for extraterrestrial life is reshaping defense stra...