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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ScienceBreakthrough Prize Honors Scientists at Santa Monica Gala
The Breakthrough Foundation awarded $18.75 million to researchers on April 18, 2026, during a ceremony held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
ScienceNASA Imagery Reveals Intensive Farming Patterns Across Yunlin County
NASA satellite imagery from April 24, 2026, details intensive farming across Taiwan's Yunlin County, revealing how the region sustains high agricultural yields.
HealthKenya Nurse Kephine Ojung’a Battles Drug Shortages in Kilifi County
Nurse Kephine Ojung’a manages severe reproductive medicine shortages in Kilifi County, Kenya, as empty pharmacy shelves threaten patient care standards.
Science10,000 Intelligence Officers Drove Allied Logistics on D-Day
In June 1944, 10,000 T-Force intelligence officers followed Allied troops into Normandy to seize German industrial data and capture key technical experts.
HealthRural Residents Block Solar Projects Over Unproven Health Concerns
Rural residents in the United States are successfully blocking local solar farm projects by citing unproven health concerns, causing a regulatory delay.
HealthTruro man turns Kia into mobile billboard for suicide prevention
Ben Drew of Truro, Cornwall, rebranded his Kia Ceed in April 2025 as a mobile billboard for Man Down UK to promote mental health and suicide prevention.
HealthVenetoulis Institute Saves Post-Gazette From May 3 Shutdown
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism purchased the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, successfully preventing the newspaper's scheduled May 3 closure.
HealthKennedy Defends Agency Budget Cuts in Seven Congressional Hearings
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends deep agency budget cuts during seven congressional hearings amid tension over the new federal spending plan.
ScienceGardiner Advocates Challenge EPA Rules at Earth Day Forum
Advocates at a Natural Resources Council of Maine forum in Gardiner challenged recent EPA deregulatory actions, citing local health risks for residents.
ScienceBlacksburg Scientists Host Research Talks at Rising Silo Brewery
The Center for Communicating Science hosts Science on Tap events at Rising Silo Brewery in Blacksburg, drawing over 4,400 attendees to 80 research talks.
ScienceKing’s College London Study Links ADHD to Genetic Architecture
King’s College London researchers identified a link between ADHD and genetic architecture, focusing on midfrontal theta activity and neural timing patterns.
HealthPentagon Proposes Splitting Defense Health Program in 2027 Budget
The Pentagon proposes splitting the Defense Health Program into two accounts in the 2027 budget to separate combat readiness from private sector care costs.