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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

AI Skills Gap: UIC Chancellor Warns of Higher Ed ImpactScience

AI Skills Gap: UIC Chancellor Warns of Higher Ed Impact

Uncover why the AI skills gap threatens higher education. Our analysis reveals how public universities can lead, fostering AI literacy for all—not just experts.

Mary Roach Visit: Body Image & the Future of ReplacementScience

Mary Roach Visit: Body Image & the Future of Replacement

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Mary Roach's visit! This analysis explores how medical advancements challenge our body image & spark vital ethical debates.

RFK Jr.'s CDC Critique: A Public Health System in Peril?Health

RFK Jr.'s CDC Critique: A Public Health System in Peril?

Uncover the hidden crisis behind rising infections. Our analysis reveals how political shifts & funding cuts are crippling public health – and what’s at stake.

Hennepin Healthcare Crisis: MN Safety Net at Risk – AnalysisHealth

Hennepin Healthcare Crisis: MN Safety Net at Risk – Analysis

Uncover the hidden forces behind Hennepin Healthcare's crisis. Our analysis reveals how systemic flaws threaten Minnesota's safety net and patient care.

Mickelson's Masters Exit: Implications for Golf's FutureHealth

Mickelson's Masters Exit: Implications for Golf's Future

Uncover the surprising implications of Mickelson's Masters exit! Beyond the headlines, we analyze how this shift reshapes golf's future & athlete pressures.

Baltimore County Case: Mental Health Response at a CrossroadsHealth

Baltimore County Case: Mental Health Response at a Crossroads

Uncover the critical flaws in Baltimore County's mental health response. Our analysis reveals a disconnect between policy & reality, demanding urgent change.

Artemis II: Arizona's Key Role & the Future of SpaceflightScience

Artemis II: Arizona's Key Role & the Future of Spaceflight

Uncover Arizona's surprising, vital role in the Artemis II mission! We analyze how this state's expertise fuels space exploration & shapes the future.

MSU Dean Pick: A STEM Shift & Its Economic StakesScience

MSU Dean Pick: A STEM Shift & Its Economic Stakes

Uncover the strategic shift at MSU! Our analysis reveals how the new science dean's focus on student success unlocks economic growth & national competitiveness.

Crop Resilience: USACE Project Prioritizes Genetic DiversityScience

Crop Resilience: USACE Project Prioritizes Genetic Diversity

Uncover the surprising key to future food security! Our analysis reveals how a USACE project safeguards vital plant genetics, not tech, for resilience.

Bedford County Healthcare: Rapid Growth Signals Rural ShiftHealth

Bedford County Healthcare: Rapid Growth Signals Rural Shift

Uncover the surprising rural healthcare boom! Our analysis reveals how Bedford County's rapid growth challenges national trends & signals a vital shift.

Burlington County Mobile Clinics: Access Implications AnalyzedHealth

Burlington County Mobile Clinics: Access Implications Analyzed

Uncover how Burlington County’s mobile clinics reshape healthcare access. Our analysis reveals a strategic shift beyond traditional models, boosting conven...

Texas A&M: Why Science Needs Storytellers – AnalysisScience

Texas A&M: Why Science Needs Storytellers – Analysis

Uncover how Texas A&M is reshaping science education! Our analysis reveals why storytelling is now vital for researchers & what this shift means for discovery.