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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

Tonkin Monkey Census: A Fragile Signal of Hope?Science

Tonkin Monkey Census: A Fragile Signal of Hope?

Uncover the complex reality behind a "stable" Tonkin monkey census. Our analysis reveals the fragile hope, conservation battles, & looming threats facing t...

Teen Cannabis Use: Rising Mental Health Stakes – AnalysisHealth

Teen Cannabis Use: Rising Mental Health Stakes – Analysis

Uncover the hidden mental health risks of teen cannabis use. Our analysis explores a groundbreaking study & challenges perceptions – is prevention key?

Bruno at Blue Origin: $60B Space Security Shift AnalyzedScience

Bruno at Blue Origin: $60B Space Security Shift Analyzed

Uncover the surprising $60B space security shift! Our analysis reveals how Tory Bruno’s Blue Origin move reshapes U.S. defense strategy & competition.

CA Water Analysis: Can Ecology & Supply Coexist?Science

CA Water Analysis: Can Ecology & Supply Coexist?

Can California truly balance water needs *and* protect its ecosystems? We analyze new research revealing surprising insights into bridging the state's bigg...

ND Measles: Vaccine Exemptions Signal a Public Health ShiftHealth

ND Measles: Vaccine Exemptions Signal a Public Health Shift

North Dakota's measles outbreak reveals a troubling shift. Analyze how vaccine exemptions fueled this crisis & uncover critical lessons for safeguarding pu...

Katseye's Hiatus: A Signal of Industry Pressure?Health

Katseye's Hiatus: A Signal of Industry Pressure?

Katseye’s hiatus: Is Manon Bannerman’s break a symptom of deeper industry pressures? Uncover the hidden costs of manufactured fame & hyper-connectivity.

Doomscrolling's Impact: How Crochet Calms Anxious BrainsHealth

Doomscrolling's Impact: How Crochet Calms Anxious Brains

Unravel anxiety! Our analysis explores how crochet & creative hobbies combat doomscrolling's brain-altering effects. Discover a surprising path to calm.

Ocean Warming: Speed of Change Signals Ecosystem CrisisScience

Ocean Warming: Speed of Change Signals Ecosystem Crisis

Uncover the hidden crisis! New analysis reveals ocean warming isn't just happening—it's accelerating, destabilizing ecosystems & challenging climate predic...

Vision Loss: Korean Study Signals a Potential ShiftScience

Vision Loss: Korean Study Signals a Potential Shift

Could retinal regeneration be possible? A groundbreaking Korean study upends decades of dogma about vision loss, hinting at new hope & future therapies. Di...

RAM Clinic Signals Rural Healthcare's Deepening CrisisHealth

RAM Clinic Signals Rural Healthcare's Deepening Crisis

Uncover the alarming truth behind rural healthcare's crisis. The RAM clinic isn't a fix—it exposes systemic failures driving doctors away & limiting access...

UAB Exhibit Signals a Shift: Art & Science UniteScience

UAB Exhibit Signals a Shift: Art & Science Unite

Beyond beauty: Discover how UAB’s *Blue Moon Cocoon* exhibit uniquely merges art & science, challenging old divides & revealing a powerful path forward.

Alysa Liu's Gold: A Mental Health Shift in Skating?Health

Alysa Liu's Gold: A Mental Health Shift in Skating?

Is Alysa Liu's gold medal a sign of change? Our analysis reveals how prioritizing mental health is reshaping elite figure skating, unlocking peak performance.