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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

UToledo’s Promise: One Student’s Rise Signals a ShiftScience

UToledo’s Promise: One Student’s Rise Signals a Shift

Uncover how UToledo is *actively* reshaping student success. This analysis reveals how strategic investment—and one student’s journey—signals a powerful sh...

Nautilus & Epstein: Emails Signal a Troubling Funding ShiftScience

Nautilus & Epstein: Emails Signal a Troubling Funding Shift

Uncover how *Nautilus* magazine navigated a dangerous funding deal with Jeffrey Epstein. This analysis reveals the troubling ethics of chasing capital & th...

Einstein's Echo: GW250114 & the Future of Gravity AnalysisScience

Einstein's Echo: GW250114 & the Future of Gravity Analysis

Beyond confirming Einstein, GW250114 unlocks new ways to *measure* gravity itself. Discover how this black hole merger reshapes our understanding of spacet...

CDC Injury Center: A Funding Shift & Public Health StakesHealth

CDC Injury Center: A Funding Shift & Public Health Stakes

Uncover the hidden battle behind the CDC's Injury Center funding! Our analysis reveals how strategic advocacy saved a vital public health resource—and what...

Pope Leo XIV: War on Health Signals Moral CrisisHealth

Pope Leo XIV: War on Health Signals Moral Crisis

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Pope Leo XIV's warning. Our analysis reveals how war & inequality fuel a global health crisis—and what it signals for our...

KeldaCare: A Bold Shift in Wisconsin's Healthcare DebateHealth

KeldaCare: A Bold Shift in Wisconsin's Healthcare Debate

Uncover how KeldaCare is reshaping Wisconsin's healthcare debate! Our analysis reveals a bold strategy shifting focus beyond the public option—gain crucial...

NYC Health Dept. Antisemitism: A Systemic Signal?Health

NYC Health Dept. Antisemitism: A Systemic Signal?

NYC Health Dept. antisemitism: Is this one rogue employee or a systemic failure? We dissect the troubling pattern & explore what it reveals about bias.

NI Puberty Blockers: Trial Halt Signals Political ShiftHealth

NI Puberty Blockers: Trial Halt Signals Political Shift

Uncover the hidden political forces behind Northern Ireland's puberty blocker trial halt. Our analysis reveals a strategic move, not just caution, impactin...

Philly Health Delay: A Systemic Issue or Just Bad Luck?Health

Philly Health Delay: A Systemic Issue or Just Bad Luck?

Uncover why Philly's delayed health centers expose a deeper issue. Is it just bad luck, or a systemic failure to prioritize vital community needs? Analyze ...

Climate Policy Shift: Trump Dismantles Emissions BasisScience

Climate Policy Shift: Trump Dismantles Emissions Basis

Uncover how Trump’s dismantling of the “endangerment finding” fundamentally reshapes US climate policy—and the legal battles ahead. Get the full analysis.

Year of the Horse: Science Reveals New InsightsScience

Year of the Horse: Science Reveals New Insights

Uncover surprising science behind the Year of the Horse! Explore equine evolution, human connection & why understanding these animals matters now.

Rockville Science Center: STEM Education at a Crossroads?Science

Rockville Science Center: STEM Education at a Crossroads?

Is Rockville Science Center's closure a warning? We analyze how its struggle reveals a deeper crisis in STEM education funding & community support. Discove...