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
ScienceMicrosoft's Glass Data: A Millennia-Proof Archive? Analysis.
Uncover Microsoft’s radical “Silica” project: can glass truly archive data for millennia? We analyze this breakthrough & the fragility of modern storage.
ScienceEarly Herbivore Fossil Shifts View of Land Life’s Origins
Unearth a surprising twist in life’s origins! New fossil evidence reveals herbivores thrived *millions* of years earlier than thought, reshaping our unders...
HealthTeen Cannabis Use: A Signal of Emerging Mental Health Risks – Analysis
Uncover the surprising link between teen cannabis use & mental health. Our analysis reveals a concerning pattern: use often *precedes* psychiatric disorder...
ScienceNYU Time Crystal: A New Matter State & Tech's Future?
Uncover the surprising science behind NYU's time crystal! Our analysis reveals why this new matter state isn't time travel, but could revolutionize quantum...
HealthMaryland Mumps Rise: Immunity Gaps Signal New Concerns
Uncover why Maryland's mumps rise isn't just about case numbers. Our analysis reveals critical immunity gaps & evolving disease control challenges—gain vit...
ScienceCheetahs in Arabia: New Finds Shift Reintroduction Stakes
Uncover the surprising truth behind cheetah "rediscovery" in Arabia! Our analysis reveals how new finds reshape reintroduction strategies & conservation's ...
HealthNursing Leadership Award Signals Healthcare’s Future Focus
Uncover the surprising meaning behind a top nursing leadership award! We analyze how this recognition reveals healthcare's shift toward empowering nurses &...
HealthFoege's Legacy: A Shift in Global Health Leadership
Uncover a crucial lesson in global health leadership. We analyze Dr. Foege’s legacy, revealing how humility & equity can rebuild trust and tackle today's c...
HealthOhioHealth Lawsuit: Consolidation's Impact on Your Care Choices
Uncover the hidden consequences of hospital consolidation! Our analysis reveals how OhioHealth's lawsuit exposes shrinking patient choices & market control...
HealthHerbs' Rising Impact: Flavor, Health & a Culinary Shift
Decode the herb revolution! We analyze how rediscovering culinary herbs is quietly transforming flavor *and* health, offering a practical path to better eating.
ScienceSpinosaurus Analysis: New Find Shifts Dino Predator View
Uncover the surprising truth about *Spinosaurus*! Our analysis reveals how a groundbreaking fossil discovery is reshaping our understanding of this giant p...
HealthTrump's Rollback: Cancer Alley's Risk & Environmental Justice
Uncover the hidden cost of Trump's environmental rollback. Our analysis reveals how it shifts risk to vulnerable communities like Cancer Alley, demanding j...