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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

USC Symposium: Materials Science & Bioengineering's New StakesScience

USC Symposium: Materials Science & Bioengineering's New Stakes

Uncover the surprising convergence of materials science & bioengineering! Our analysis reveals a pivotal shift toward mechanism-driven design, reshaping in...

Allergy Season's Mental Health Stakes: A New AnalysisHealth

Allergy Season's Mental Health Stakes: A New Analysis

Uncover the surprising link between allergy season and mental health. Our analysis reveals how pollen impacts anxiety & depression – and what it means for you.

Mickelson's Masters Absence: Implications of a Quiet ShiftHealth

Mickelson's Masters Absence: Implications of a Quiet Shift

Unravel the surprising story behind Mickelson's Masters absence. Beyond health concerns, we analyze a deliberate shift in priorities reshaping his career &...

BLKHLTH's Rise: A Health Equity Signal to Silicon Valley?Health

BLKHLTH's Rise: A Health Equity Signal to Silicon Valley?

Uncover a crucial health equity signal! We analyze BLKHLTH's Harvard finalist nod, questioning Silicon Valley’s “innovation” and redefining what progress t...

BioBus Lab: STEM Equity's Shift in NYC Schools?Science

BioBus Lab: STEM Equity's Shift in NYC Schools?

Uncover how BioBus's new lab tackles NYC's STEM equity gap. We analyze if this initiative truly dismantles barriers or if deeper change is needed.

Climate Shift: Models Miss Key Energy Imbalance SignalScience

Climate Shift: Models Miss Key Energy Imbalance Signal

Uncover a critical flaw in climate models! Our analysis reveals why they're underestimating Earth's energy imbalance, reshaping climate predictions.

Iowa State: Culinary Science Signals a Food Future ShiftScience

Iowa State: Culinary Science Signals a Food Future Shift

Uncover how Iowa State's culinary science professorship reveals a pivotal shift in food education. Explore the future of food, blending science & hospitality.

Mickelson's Absence: Health Disclosure's New Stakes?Health

Mickelson's Absence: Health Disclosure's New Stakes?

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Mickelson's absence! We analyze how his health disclosure signals a shift in athlete privacy & family crises—a vital trend.

Oakland Rabies Case: A Public Health Wake-Up CallHealth

Oakland Rabies Case: A Public Health Wake-Up Call

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Oakland's rabies case! Our analysis reveals how habitat loss fuels wildlife disease risk & impacts public health. Learn more.

Low-Effort Cycling: Analysis Reveals Heart Health ImpactHealth

Low-Effort Cycling: Analysis Reveals Heart Health Impact

Uncover the surprising truth about cycling & heart health! Our analysis reveals how *low-effort* rides deliver significant benefits – less intense than you...

Masters 2024: Woods & Mickelson's Absence Signals a Golf ShiftHealth

Masters 2024: Woods & Mickelson's Absence Signals a Golf Shift

Beyond aging legends: Analyze how Woods & Mickelson's absence at the Masters reveals a deeper shift in golf – family, health, and a changing sport.

FTC Healthcare Focus: $5.7B Fraud Signals Rising StakesHealth

FTC Healthcare Focus: $5.7B Fraud Signals Rising Stakes

Uncover the hidden implications of the FTC's new Health Care Task Force. We analyze how $5.7B in fraud recovery signals a major shift in regulatory power.