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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

Lil Poppa’s Death: A Signal of Risks for Rising Rappers?Health

Lil Poppa’s Death: A Signal of Risks for Rising Rappers?

Beyond the tragedy, we analyze Lil Poppa’s death & expose the hidden risks facing rising rappers. Discover how fame's pressures impact young artists' well-...

Mini Brains Signal New Insights into Learning & AdaptationScience

Mini Brains Signal New Insights into Learning & Adaptation

Uncover how "mini brains" are revolutionizing neuroscience! This analysis explores a groundbreaking study, revealing surprising insights into learning & ad...

Solar Flares & Earthquakes: New Analysis of a Seismic LinkScience

Solar Flares & Earthquakes: New Analysis of a Seismic Link

Uncover a surprising connection! Our analysis explores a new study suggesting solar flares *may* influence earthquakes. Discover the subtle mechanism at play.

BPF Refinery's Violation Surge: Analysis of Safety StakesHealth

BPF Refinery's Violation Surge: Analysis of Safety Stakes

BPF Refinery's violation surge demands scrutiny. Our analysis uncovers a troubling pattern: prioritizing profit over safety since Shell's 2020 sale. Discov...

Shining Lights: A New Signal for Women in STEM’s Systemic ShiftScience

Shining Lights: A New Signal for Women in STEM’s Systemic Shift

Uncover why women still struggle to thrive in STEM, even with recruitment efforts. Our analysis reveals how Berkeley’s “Shining Lights” program tackles sys...

AI & FDA: Abramson Hire Signals Industry's Rising InfluenceHealth

AI & FDA: Abramson Hire Signals Industry's Rising Influence

Uncover the hidden implications of a key FDA hire! Our analysis reveals how industry influence is reshaping AI regulation, and what it means for patient safety.

747s' Decline: Climate Data Loss & What It SignalsScience

747s' Decline: Climate Data Loss & What It Signals

Unraveling the 747's decline: Beyond nostalgia, we expose how its fading flights threaten vital climate data & reveal a critical gap in monitoring. Discove...

Statins: Why Data Isn't Silencing the Doubts – AnalysisHealth

Statins: Why Data Isn't Silencing the Doubts – Analysis

Uncover the hidden complexities behind statin debates. Our analysis reveals why data isn't ending doubts & explores how perception shapes health decisions.

Sierra Avalanche: Snow Drought’s Deadly Impact AnalyzedScience

Sierra Avalanche: Snow Drought’s Deadly Impact Analyzed

Uncover the hidden link between California's snow drought & the deadly Truckee avalanche. Our analysis reveals how climate change fuels rising avalanche ri...

Myopia Analysis: Is Sunlight the Missing Piece?Science

Myopia Analysis: Is Sunlight the Missing Piece?

Uncover the surprising truth behind the myopia boom! Our analysis reveals if sunlight, not just screens, is the key to reversing this vision crisis. Learn more.

Lipyanskaya's Rise: A Shift for NYC Safety-Net HospitalsHealth

Lipyanskaya's Rise: A Shift for NYC Safety-Net Hospitals

Uncover the strategy behind NYC's hospital leadership shakeup. We analyze Lipyanskaya & Kaur's appointments, revealing a crucial shift for safety-net care.

Spinosaurus Find: Shifting Views of Dinosaur HabitatsScience

Spinosaurus Find: Shifting Views of Dinosaur Habitats

Uncover how a groundbreaking *Spinosaurus* find rewrites dinosaur habitat theories! Analyze the surprising inland discovery & its impact on ancient ecosystems.