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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

Agragene: Midwest Biotech Signals Innovation ShiftScience

Agragene: Midwest Biotech Signals Innovation Shift

Uncover a surprising truth! Agragene's Midwest rise challenges Silicon Valley's innovation narrative. Discover how practical problem-solving fuels real pro...

Knoxville Rejects Crisis Plan: Impact on Mental Health ResponseHealth

Knoxville Rejects Crisis Plan: Impact on Mental Health Response

Knoxville's crisis response debate exposes a critical clash: policing vs. mental health support. Discover why this rejection impacts vulnerable citizens & ...

Measles Resurgence: A US Immunity Shift & Its StakesHealth

Measles Resurgence: A US Immunity Shift & Its Stakes

Uncover the *real* story behind the measles resurgence. Our analysis reveals how shifting immunity, travel, & vaccine hesitancy threaten US public health.

McGill Fellowship: A Signal of Change in Ecology’s ImpactScience

McGill Fellowship: A Signal of Change in Ecology’s Impact

Uncover how Brian McGill's AAAS Fellowship reveals a shift in ecology! We analyze evolving impact metrics, moving beyond citations to value broader influence.

Medicare Advantage: Rural Access at a Crossroads – AnalysisHealth

Medicare Advantage: Rural Access at a Crossroads – Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks of Medicare Advantage's rural expansion. Our analysis reveals how surging enrollment threatens access & equity – are benefits reac...

Joro Spider Spread: Ecological Stakes & What It RevealsScience

Joro Spider Spread: Ecological Stakes & What It Reveals

Uncover the hidden ecological story behind the Joro spider's spread! Our analysis reveals what this invasion *really* means for North America’s ecosystems.

Escambia Schools: Mental Health Push—Is It Enough?Health

Escambia Schools: Mental Health Push—Is It Enough?

Beyond the headlines, we analyze Escambia schools' mental health push. Is it truly enough to meet rising student needs? Uncover the challenges & crucial gaps.

Pediatric Flu Death: System Flaws Signal Wider RiskHealth

Pediatric Flu Death: System Flaws Signal Wider Risk

Uncover the system flaws behind a tragic pediatric flu death. Our analysis reveals a concerning trend & questions how accurately we track influenza risk.

Nose Touching: New Insights into Animal Affection & OriginsScience

Nose Touching: New Insights into Animal Affection & Origins

Uncover surprising truths about animal affection! Our analysis explores the science behind nose-touching – from Neanderthals to modern species – revealing ...

BGHS Science Success: A STEM Education Signal?Science

BGHS Science Success: A STEM Education Signal?

Uncover the surprising STEM lesson behind BGHS's science wins! Our analysis reveals how their success signals a shift toward practical skills & innovation.

Faith & Science: Emotional Intelligence—A Crucial ShiftScience

Faith & Science: Emotional Intelligence—A Crucial Shift

Uncover a surprising key to success for faith-minded students in science! Our analysis reveals why emotional intelligence is vital for navigating academia.

Alaska HB 232: Addressing Youth Suicide’s Deadly Gap – AnalysisHealth

Alaska HB 232: Addressing Youth Suicide’s Deadly Gap – Analysis

Uncover the critical gap HB 232 aims to solve in Alaska's youth mental healthcare. Our analysis reveals why parental rights are only part of this urgent story.