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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ScienceAI and Animal Studies Force Scientists to Rethink Human Intelligence
Monash University researchers now use artificial intelligence to study honeybee behavior, challenging long-held assumptions about human cognitive superiority.
HealthPublic Access to Glucose Monitors Sparks Data Interpretation Crisis
As of April 26, 2026, continuous glucose monitors are available to the general public, causing a medical crisis as users struggle to interpret health data.
HealthIran Conflict Stalls NHS Supply Chain for Essential Medical Goods
Ongoing conflict in Iran disrupts shipping routes, causing critical shortages of medical supplies and rising energy costs for the National Health Service.
HealthLumberton Behavioral Health Urgent Care Opens May 4 in Robeson County
Southeastern Integrated Care opens a new behavioral health urgent care center at 105 Farmbrook Drive in Lumberton, NC, on May 4 for adults and children.
HealthStamford Caregiver Sheila Beard Accused of Stealing $229K from Client
Stamford caregiver Sheila Beard faces charges for stealing 229,000 dollars from an elderly Norwalk couple she was hired to assist starting in August 2023.
ScienceTurkana Rift Crust Thins as African Continent Begins Slow Split
New geological data reveals the Earth’s crust in the Turkana Rift is thinning, marking the early stages of the African continent slowly tearing in two.
ScienceTrump Fires Entire National Science Board on April 25
President Trump terminated the entire National Science Board on April 25, 2026, removing the primary advisory body for the National Science Foundation.
HealthDietitian Natalie Olsen Shares Tips for Spring Seasonal Eating
Registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo explains how to use pre-packaged and frozen produce to integrate fresh spring vegetables like asparagus into busy days.
HealthUCL Study Links Gut Bacteria to Parkinson’s Disease Onset
University College London researchers discovered a link between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease in people carrying the GBA1 gene, aiding early care.
HealthBrowns Scour 2026 NFL Draft Day 3 for Hidden Roster Depth
The Cleveland Browns front office scouts talent during the 2026 NFL Draft Day 3, focusing on securing roster depth and evaluating players for long-term health.
HealthFergus Crawley Completes 10 Ironman Triathlons in 10 Days
Mental health campaigner Fergus Crawley completes 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days from April 30 to May 9 to raise funds for the charity organization Calm.
HealthAfrica Faces Rising Malaria Death Toll on World Malaria Day 2026
Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya reports 270.8 million malaria cases and 600,000 deaths across the continent during the 2024 calendar year.