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

Earth's Species: New Analysis Reveals Vastly Higher StakesScience

Earth's Species: New Analysis Reveals Vastly Higher Stakes

Uncover the surprising truth about Earth's biodiversity! New analysis reveals why the 8.7M species estimate is drastically low & what it means for conservation.

Climate Fight's Core: Trump's Challenge to EPA ScienceScience

Climate Fight's Core: Trump's Challenge to EPA Science

Uncover the hidden battle reshaping climate policy! We analyze how a challenge to the EPA’s 2009 science threatens future action. Gain critical insight now.

UTA Science Fair: 75 Years & a STEM Pipeline Signal HopeScience

UTA Science Fair: 75 Years & a STEM Pipeline Signal Hope

Uncover the surprising STEM success story behind UTA's 75th Science Fair! We analyze how this regional event fuels a vital pipeline of future scientists.

Rabies in CO: A Climate Shift & Public Health StakesHealth

Rabies in CO: A Climate Shift & Public Health Stakes

Colorado's first January rabies case reveals a chilling trend. Analyze how climate change is reshaping disease patterns & elevating public health risks. Le...

East Palestine: Long-Term Health Stakes Emerge in Spill AnalysisScience

East Palestine: Long-Term Health Stakes Emerge in Spill Analysis

Uncover the hidden health risks in East Palestine. Our analysis reveals how long-term exposure to toxins can impact lives, beyond initial symptoms. Learn w...

NYU Langone Closure: A Signal of Shifting Trans Care AccessHealth

NYU Langone Closure: A Signal of Shifting Trans Care Access

Uncover the hidden forces behind NYU Langone's trans care closure. Our analysis reveals how political pressure & funding threats reshape healthcare access—...

AI & Heart Health: McLaren's Preventative Shift AnalyzedHealth

AI & Heart Health: McLaren's Preventative Shift Analyzed

Uncover how McLaren Health Care’s AI leap redefines heart health—shifting from reactive treatment to proactive risk detection. Analyze the future of preven...

Baystate Health's Pause: Funding Shift Impacts Trans Youth CareHealth

Baystate Health's Pause: Funding Shift Impacts Trans Youth Care

Uncover the hidden economic forces behind Baystate Health's care pause. Our analysis reveals how funding shifts are reshaping trans youth access—and what i...

Gordon Ryan's Exit: The High Stakes of Elite Sport's TollHealth

Gordon Ryan's Exit: The High Stakes of Elite Sport's Toll

Unpack Gordon Ryan's shocking exit! Our analysis reveals the hidden price of elite athleticism & a critical shift in how we support athletes battling chron...

Malinin's Jumps: A Biomechanics Analysis & Olympic ShiftScience

Malinin's Jumps: A Biomechanics Analysis & Olympic Shift

Decode Malinin's record-breaking jumps! Our analysis reveals the biomechanics behind Olympic figure skating's evolution & what it means for human limits.

India-AI Pact: A Shift in Global Tech Power?Science

India-AI Pact: A Shift in Global Tech Power?

Uncover the surprising power shift in AI! Our analysis reveals how India’s new tech pact with Google DeepMind challenges Silicon Valley’s dominance & resha...

Nevada Public Option: A Post-Election Policy Shift AnalyzedHealth

Nevada Public Option: A Post-Election Policy Shift Analyzed

Uncover the surprising future of Nevada's public option healthcare plan. Our analysis reveals if this bold state experiment can thrive amidst shifting nati...