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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.

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Released Pet Goldfish Damage Freshwater Ecosystems, Study FindsScience

Released Pet Goldfish Damage Freshwater Ecosystems, Study Finds

Dr. William Hintz of UToledo reveals in the Journal of Animal Ecology that released pet goldfish severely degrade freshwater systems and harm biodiversity.

Populist Movements Challenge Scientific Autonomy in Federal ResearchScience

Populist Movements Challenge Scientific Autonomy in Federal Research

Donald Trump proposed a 50 percent cut to federal scientific research funding, signaling a growing political push to weaken the autonomy of researchers.

AHA: US Health Costs Block Heart Disease Treatment by April 30Health

AHA: US Health Costs Block Heart Disease Treatment by April 30

The American Heart Association issued a Presidential Advisory on April 30, 2026, declaring that high medical costs now block essential heart disease care.

UMass Professor David McClements Wins Top Food Science AwardScience

UMass Professor David McClements Wins Top Food Science Award

The Institute of Food Technologists named UMass Amherst professor David McClements a 2026 achievement award recipient for his work in food science research.

Warren Freshman Isaiah Keys Advances in National Science ContestScience

Warren Freshman Isaiah Keys Advances in National Science Contest

Warren High School freshman Isaiah Keys advances in a national online science contest, showcasing his academic progress despite a level 3 autism diagnosis.

MSU and MSPR Launch Mental Health Initiative to Expand Public SupportHealth

MSU and MSPR Launch Mental Health Initiative to Expand Public Support

Morehead State University and Morehead State Public Radio launch a mental health initiative to provide actionable community support throughout Kentucky.

CUGH Honors Robert Murphy for Global Health Leadership in D.C.Health

CUGH Honors Robert Murphy for Global Health Leadership in D.C.

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health honored Dr. Robert Murphy with the 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award on April 11 in Washington, D.C.

House Committee Probes Presidential Command During Iran ConflictHealth

House Committee Probes Presidential Command During Iran Conflict

On April 29, 2026, the House Armed Services Committee questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding presidential command authority during the Iran war.

House Panel Proposes $670 Million Cut to FY27 Weather Research FundsScience

House Panel Proposes $670 Million Cut to FY27 Weather Research Funds

House appropriators released a fiscal 2027 bill proposing a 670 million dollar cut to weather research funding to prioritize immediate forecasting tools.

Three UCLA Professors Elected to National Academy of SciencesScience

Three UCLA Professors Elected to National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences elected UCLA professors Eric Becklin, Martin Gilens, and Craig Manning for their lifetime contributions to research.

Laser-Sail Propulsion Research Revives Breakthrough Starshot GoalScience

Laser-Sail Propulsion Research Revives Breakthrough Starshot Goal

New research published on arXiv revives the Breakthrough Starshot goal of using Earth-based lasers to propel miniature probes toward Proxima Centauri.

White House Terminates All 24 Members of National Science BoardScience

White House Terminates All 24 Members of National Science Board

President Donald Trump fired all 24 members of the National Science Board on April 24 via an email sent by Mary Sprowls from the Presidential Personnel Office.