Dr. Emily Roberts

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.

1648 articles published

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New Research Links SAVE America Act Voting Hurdles to Public HealthHealth

New Research Links SAVE America Act Voting Hurdles to Public Health

San Francisco State University researchers R. David Rebanal and Shaina Sta. Cruz link legislative voting barriers in the SAVE America Act to health risks.

Elijah Hollands faces mental health scrutiny after MCG match incidentHealth

Elijah Hollands faces mental health scrutiny after MCG match incident

Carlton Football Club midfielder Elijah Hollands faces intense scrutiny after an incident at the MCG prompted a review of player mental health monitoring.

McCourt School’s MDI Refines Data to Improve Social Policy OutcomesScience

McCourt School’s MDI Refines Data to Improve Social Policy Outcomes

The Massive Data Institute at the McCourt School of Public Policy uses meticulous data curation to improve social policy outcomes and human services.

WVU Names Three Benedum Distinguished Scholars for 2025-26Science

WVU Names Three Benedum Distinguished Scholars for 2025-26

West Virginia University names three faculty members as the 2025-26 Benedum Distinguished Scholars to honor their research in oncology, AI, and sociology.

U.S. Sends Medical Gear to Madagascar to Boost Maternal HealthHealth

U.S. Sends Medical Gear to Madagascar to Boost Maternal Health

The United States government is delivering medical equipment to Madagascar to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes under Chargé Stephanie Arnold.

Israel-Iran 'Ceasefire': Pakistan's Role & Lebanon's Signal—AnalysisHealth

Israel-Iran 'Ceasefire': Pakistan's Role & Lebanon's Signal—Analysis

Unravel the complexities of the Israel-Iran "ceasefire." Discover Pakistan's surprising role & Lebanon's alarming signal—revealing Netanyahu’s calculated s...

ASU Lab's Tech: High-Stakes Resilience for Critical SystemsScience

ASU Lab's Tech: High-Stakes Resilience for Critical Systems

Uncover the hidden forces driving demand for ultra-resilient tech! Our analysis reveals how ASU’s groundbreaking lab is pioneering solutions for critical s...

Anniston Hospital Deal: Rural Healthcare's Risky Gamble?Health

Anniston Hospital Deal: Rural Healthcare's Risky Gamble?

Uncover the hidden risks & rewards of rural healthcare's consolidation. Our analysis reveals if Anniston's hospital deal signals a necessary survival strategy.

Ocean Tech Shift: How OSU Rethinks Marine ConservationScience

Ocean Tech Shift: How OSU Rethinks Marine Conservation

Uncover OSU's bold strategy! We analyze how cutting-edge tech—AI—is reshaping marine conservation & forging deeper human connections with our oceans.

USSOCOM Visit Signals Shift in Battlefield Medics’ “Golden Hour”Science

USSOCOM Visit Signals Shift in Battlefield Medics’ “Golden Hour”

Uncover the hidden strategy behind battlefield medicine's "Golden Hour." Our analysis reveals how USSOCOM’s research focus is reshaping rapid response—and ...

IACtHR Ruling: Climate Change & Health – States' New StakesScience

IACtHR Ruling: Climate Change & Health – States' New Stakes

Uncover the legal earthquake! Our analysis reveals how the IACtHR's climate ruling reshapes states' responsibilities to protect public health—and what it m...

Nutella's Viral Buzz: Marketing's New Speed & StakesScience

Nutella's Viral Buzz: Marketing's New Speed & Stakes

Decode Nutella's viral moment! Our analysis reveals how brands must now react instantly to cultural shifts—and what the stakes are in this new era.