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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Latest Articles
SciencePenn State’s Nitin Samarth Elected to Arts and Sciences Academy
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected Penn State physics professor Nitin Samarth as one of 252 new members to join its ranks during 2026.
HealthRFK Jr. Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over HHS Health Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his HHS health policies before the U.S. Senate Finance and HELP committees amid concerns over medical guidance and priorities.
HealthStony Brook Students Train for Real-World Care at April 10 Event
On April 10, Stony Brook University’s School of Health Professions hosted 274 students for an Olympic-themed event to practice collaborative clinical care.
HealthTim Cook pivots Apple toward medical sensors as John Ternus takes over
Tim Cook transitions Apple toward medical diagnostics for the Apple Watch as John Ternus prepares to take over as the company's leader this September.
ScienceFederal Probe Eyes 10 Deaths Linked to US Nuclear Research
The House Oversight Committee launched a formal investigation into the deaths of 10 people linked to sensitive United States nuclear and aerospace research.
ScienceDanish Forestry Projects Often Neglect Local Human Needs
Danish forestry projects frequently overlook local human needs. The Danish Forest Act fails to connect technical management goals with actual community life.
HealthMass General Brigham Study Links Longer Daytime Naps to Health Risks
A Mass General Brigham study of 1,338 older adults links longer daytime naps to increased health risks, using wrist trackers to monitor physiological decline.
ScienceActuaries Manage Financial Risk to Ensure Insurance Payout Stability
St. Mary’s University trains students in actuarial science by combining theoretical mathematics and financial risk management to ensure insurance stability.
ScienceNASA Study Identifies New Molecular Strategies for Deep Space Health
NASA researchers identified new molecular strategies using beneficial microbes to reduce astronaut stress responses during long-duration deep space travel.
HealthHPSM Launches $60 Million Plan to Boost San Mateo Primary Care
The Health Plan of San Mateo launches a five-year, $60 million investment strategy to improve primary care access and address workforce shortages locally.
HealthSF Investigation Finds Systemic Failures at Crestwood Healing Center
A San Francisco investigation into Crestwood Healing Center reveals systemic failures and safety risks, based on interviews with 10 former staff members.
ScienceFlawed Language Fuels Replication Crisis in Social Sciences
The 15 April OwlyTimes editorial argues that flawed linguistic tools, rather than the social sciences themselves, cause the current research replication crisis.