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.
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ScienceNSF Awards 2026 Graduate Research Fellowships to Next Gen Scientists
The National Science Foundation awarded 2026 Graduate Research Fellowships to talented students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
ScienceWhite House Fires Entire National Science Board Over Court Ruling
The White House fired every member of the National Science Board on April 24 to comply with the Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Arthrex regarding oversight.
ScienceJohn Mauro Named Interim Dean of Penn State Earth and Mineral Sciences
Penn State appoints John Mauro as the interim John Leone Dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1, succeeding Lee Kump today.
ScienceMountaintop Museum Releases History Book Marking 50th Anniversary
The Mountaintop Museum released The Spirit of the People on May 1, 2026, to document five decades of regional history and preserve local community identity.
Health12 Central Florida Restaurants Shut Down by Health Inspectors
Health inspectors shut down 12 Central Florida restaurants between April 20 and April 26 after finding severe pest infestations and missing utilities.
HealthWashington Organizers Launch Ballot Push for Universal Healthcare
Whole Washington organizers are launching a new ballot initiative to establish a universal healthcare system, bypassing state legislative hurdles today.
ScienceVenter Team Creates First Synthetic Genome Cell in 2010
In 2010, J. Craig Venter and his research team successfully created the first living cell controlled by a fully synthetic genome, advancing biology today.
ScienceDillon Krause Sets School Record at Drake Relays
Dillon Krause and his Pleasant Valley High School teammates set a new school record in the boys 4x400 relay race at the annual Drake Relays in Iowa.
HealthASICS Blue Jean Mile returns to Cincinnati on May 1 for mental health
Runners will race in denim on May 1 at the ASICS Blue Jean Mile in Cincinnati. The event supports 1N5 to raise awareness for mental health during the race.
ScienceCan Machine Pattern Matching Replace Human Clinical Judgment?
Internist Adam Rodman and his research team published experiments this Thursday demonstrating that clinical AI now matches human diagnostic performance.
HealthDaniel Swain Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Attack Donald Trump
Federal authorities arrested Daniel Swain on April 29, 2026, after he traveled toward Washington, D.C., to allegedly commit violence against Donald Trump.
HealthTrump Picks Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General After Means Withdraws
President Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General after Dr. Casey Means withdrew her candidacy following intense scrutiny in the Senate.