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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ScienceMath Educators Debate Evidence Standards for Classroom Mandates
The National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics urges educators to demand rigorous evidence standards before adopting new classroom instruction mandates.
HealthUNC Student Launches Syphilis Prevention Program in Prisons
UNC student Claire Siebert implemented a syphilis education curriculum across all 122 Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions on April 24, 2026, nationwide.
Health988 Hotline Linked to Fewer Youth Suicides
A JAMA study reveals that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launch in July 2022 correlates with a measurable reduction in suicide rates among young Americans.
ScienceMIT and KAUST Researchers Launch MathNet to Improve AI Reasoning
MIT CSAIL, KAUST, and HUMAIN researchers launched MathNet, a new dataset of verified proof-based problems designed to improve AI mathematical reasoning.
ScienceRhino Reproduction Expert Nan Schaffer Dies at 72
Nan Schaffer, a veterinarian who pioneered rhinoceros reproductive science, died on March 27 at age 72 after a long battle with cancer in the United States.
HealthBridgeport Man Sheds 200 Pounds Through Consistent Routine
Adam Bird, a 36-year-old Bridgeport man, lost 200 pounds by following a strict daily routine after his weight caused chronic health issues in April 2019.
ScienceMedical Experts Seek to Link Clinical Data with Somatic Practices
FUEGO hosts the Soul x Science event in London on 16 May 2026. Medical experts and somatic practitioners gather to integrate clinical data with wellness.
HealthTiverton Issues Boil Water Advisory After Stone Bridge Pressure Loss
The Rhode Island Department of Health issued a boil water advisory for Tiverton’s Stone Bridge Fire District after a watermain break on April 23, 2026.
ScienceProposal to Dam Bering Strait Aims to Stabilize Atlantic Currents
Researchers propose building a massive dam across the Bering Strait to preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation as it slows toward collapse.
ScienceCuriosity Finds Ancient Organic Molecules in Gale Crater
NASA's Curiosity rover identified ancient organic molecules at the Mary Anning site in Gale Crater using a new wet chemistry experiment on Martian rocks.
ScienceNew STEM Tracks Train Scientists to Teach in Secondary Classrooms
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched new STEM tracks that combine active scientific research with training for secondary school teachers.
ScienceOak Ridge Neutron Source Reaches 2-Megawatt Beam Power Milestone
On April 23, 2026, the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory reached 2 megawatts of beam power, a record increase from its 2006 output.