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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ScienceCar Culture Volume 25 Examines Automotive Physics on April 21
Car Culture Volume 25, Science Of Speed, releases on April 21, 2026. This edition analyzes engineering methodologies and the physics behind modern velocity.
ScienceHearst Book Examines Engineering Evolution Behind Racing Speed
Hearst explores the engineering history behind racing speed, documenting how decades of data and aerodynamic innovations transformed modern motorsport design.
HealthQuinton Aaron Undergoes Recovery After Suffering Spinal Stroke
Actor Quinton Aaron is undergoing daily physical therapy to recover motor functions after suffering a spinal stroke following a fall at his home in January.
HealthThomas Koulopoulos: Patient Access Ends Traditional Healthcare Era
Thomas Koulopoulos of the Delphi Group argues that patients now control their own medical data, effectively ending the era of traditional gatekeeping.
HealthLaredo Chamber Names Ruthe B. Cowl 2026 Nonprofit of the Year
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce named the Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center its 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for providing care in a medically underserved area.
HealthSenate Subcommittee Debates 12% NIH Funding Cut
The Senate appropriations health subcommittee debated a proposed 12% cut to NIH funding this week, examining how to maintain essential medical research pro...
HealthKansas City Clinic Faces Scrutiny Over UltraSlim Fat Loss Claims
Kansas City Laser-Like Lipo faces public scrutiny regarding its UltraSlim technology. Lisa Michaels investigates claims about light-based fat loss results.
ScienceTerra NYC STEM Fair Students Quantify Peer Pressure on Teen Spending
Students at the Terra NYC STEM Fair analyze how social influence affects teenage spending, specifically focusing on the popularity of Golden Goose sneakers.
ScienceISS Expedition 74 Crew Begins Testing Stem Cell Growth in Orbit
Expedition 74 astronauts began testing blood stem cell growth aboard the International Space Station to improve clinical treatments for cancer patients.
ScienceEdinburgh Symposium to Debate Deep Sea Mining Policy Regulations
Scientists gather at the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress in Edinburgh this November 2026 to debate regulations for deep sea mineral mining.
ScienceScientists Unlock Secrets of 6,000km Eel Migration Cycle
Zhao Feng and the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences identify the environmental triggers that guide eels through a 6,000km migration for reproduction.
HealthAspirin Shows Potential to Block Cancer Cell Growth in Clinical Trials
New clinical trial data reveals that aspirin effectively blocks cancer cell growth by disrupting the biological pathways that allow tumors to thrive today.