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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

Easter Chicks & Salmonella: Health Stakes RiseHealth

Easter Chicks & Salmonella: Health Stakes Rise

Uncover the surprising health risks behind Easter chicks! Our analysis reveals why gifting baby poultry fuels *Salmonella* outbreaks & protects vulnerable ...

STEM Hubs: Analysis of a Two-Tiered Tech FutureHealth

STEM Hubs: Analysis of a Two-Tiered Tech Future

Uncover the hidden truth behind STEM job rankings! Our analysis reveals a growing two-tiered system, leaving many skilled graduates behind. Discover how.

Tennyson & Science: New Analysis Reveals Victorian LinksScience

Tennyson & Science: New Analysis Reveals Victorian Links

Uncover surprising Victorian connections! Our analysis reveals how Tennyson's poetry deeply engaged with science, reshaping emotions & philosophy. Gain fre...

Cancer Treatment: Rutgers Insight Signals a New ImpactScience

Cancer Treatment: Rutgers Insight Signals a New Impact

Uncover a groundbreaking shift in cancer treatment! Rutgers research reveals how rethinking growth factors could unlock powerful new therapies. Learn why.

Tiger’s Death: A Zoo’s Crisis & Conservation’s ImpactHealth

Tiger’s Death: A Zoo’s Crisis & Conservation’s Impact

Uncover the hidden implications of a zoo tiger's death. Our analysis reveals how this crisis exposes critical vulnerabilities in big cat conservation strat...

SEE Science Center: 40 Years & a STEM Education ImpactScience

SEE Science Center: 40 Years & a STEM Education Impact

Uncover how SEE Science Center’s 40 years reshape STEM education! We analyze why hands-on learning sparks lasting curiosity, beyond test scores.

Iran Attacks: Healthcare Under Fire – Stakes & ImplicationsHealth

Iran Attacks: Healthcare Under Fire – Stakes & Implications

Uncover the hidden cost of Iran's attacks. Our analysis reveals how healthcare is becoming a casualty, jeopardizing public health & escalating risks. Learn why.

Greensboro Rainforest: A Conservation Storytelling TestScience

Greensboro Rainforest: A Conservation Storytelling Test

Uncover how Greensboro’s rainforest biodome project redefines conservation. We analyze if immersive storytelling can truly spark local action for global ec...

Microplastics in the Body: ARPA-H Funds Health Stakes AnalysisHealth

Microplastics in the Body: ARPA-H Funds Health Stakes Analysis

Uncover the hidden health risks of microplastics! Our analysis reveals how ARPA-H’s $144M program tackles this emerging threat, and what it means for your ...

AI Health Equity: Appaji's Work Signals a Critical ShiftHealth

AI Health Equity: Appaji's Work Signals a Critical Shift

Uncover the hidden bias in AI healthcare! Our analysis reveals how Abhishek Appaji’s award-winning work champions equitable access, designing *for* constra...

Walden School Incident: Safety Stakes for Science EducationScience

Walden School Incident: Safety Stakes for Science Education

Beyond the headlines: We analyze the Walden School science incident, revealing crucial safety lessons for hands-on learning. Discover how to protect studen...

Nome Students’ STEM Success: Implications for Alaska?Science

Nome Students’ STEM Success: Implications for Alaska?

Uncover the secret behind Nome's STEM triumph! Our analysis reveals how Anvil City Science Academy cultivates curiosity & a winning model for Alaska's future.