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

Latest Articles

Israel's Young Scientists: Innovation Amid Conflict—AnalysisScience

Israel's Young Scientists: Innovation Amid Conflict—Analysis

Uncover why Israel's young scientists are thriving despite conflict. Our analysis reveals how pressure fuels innovation & shapes their future—a vital insight.

Jefferson County: Health Gains Signal Mental Health StakesHealth

Jefferson County: Health Gains Signal Mental Health Stakes

Uncover the surprising paradox in Jefferson County: health gains mask a worsening mental health crisis. Our analysis reveals what this means for communities.

Trump Health Scares: The Online Misinformation ImpactHealth

Trump Health Scares: The Online Misinformation Impact

Uncover how online misinformation weaponizes health anxieties, using Trump's recent situation as a revealing case study. Analyze the rapid spread & limited...

Shafer's Impact: UConn Health Training Legacy AnalyzedHealth

Shafer's Impact: UConn Health Training Legacy Analyzed

Uncover the lasting impact of David Shafer's leadership at UConn Health. This analysis reveals how his quiet influence reshaped training & strengthened ins...

LA Home Health Boom: Fraud Risks Signal Oversight ShiftHealth

LA Home Health Boom: Fraud Risks Signal Oversight Shift

Uncover the hidden risks behind LA's home health boom. Our analysis reveals how rapid growth strains oversight, fueling fraud concerns & demanding change.

NC Science Festival: Restoring Trust in a Skeptical AgeScience

NC Science Festival: Restoring Trust in a Skeptical Age

Uncover why the NC Science Festival's return is crucial. We analyze how immersive STEM experiences can rebuild public trust in science & understanding.

Iowa Hospitals: $50B Aid Misses Key Needs – AnalysisHealth

Iowa Hospitals: $50B Aid Misses Key Needs – Analysis

Uncover the hidden challenges facing Iowa's rural hospitals despite $50B in aid. Our analysis reveals what's missing & how funds can truly transform care.

Space Tears: Analysis of Astronauts’ Unique Fluid ShiftScience

Space Tears: Analysis of Astronauts’ Unique Fluid Shift

Uncover why astronauts experience excessive tearing in space! Our analysis reveals surprising insights into microgravity's impact & its implications for fu...

Tennyson’s Doubt: Biography Signals a Victorian Faith ShiftScience

Tennyson’s Doubt: Biography Signals a Victorian Faith Shift

Uncover Tennyson's hidden doubts! A new biography reveals how Victorian science shook the poet's faith, profoundly shaping his iconic verse. Gain fresh insight!

SDSU’s Rise: Public Health Rankings Signal a California TrendHealth

SDSU’s Rise: Public Health Rankings Signal a California Trend

Uncover the surprising story behind SDSU’s public health ranking surge! Our analysis reveals a California trend reshaping graduate education—prioritizing c...

Black Maternal Health: Summit Highlights Rising Stakes & SolutionsHealth

Black Maternal Health: Summit Highlights Rising Stakes & Solutions

Uncover why Black maternal mortality is a crisis demanding urgent action. This analysis reveals the summit aiming to transform data into solutions & save lives.

NASA Science Cuts Signal Shift in Space PrioritiesScience

NASA Science Cuts Signal Shift in Space Priorities

Uncover the hidden implications of NASA’s budget cuts! Our analysis reveals a critical shift in space priorities, jeopardizing vital scientific discovery.