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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

Hair Loss After 50: New Supplement Signals a Shift in FocusHealth

Hair Loss After 50: New Supplement Signals a Shift in Focus

Uncover the surprising shift in men's hair loss solutions! Our analysis explores a new supplement targeting thinning hair after 50—is it a breakthrough or hype?

UnitedHealthcare Dispute: 60% Hike Signals Access ShiftHealth

UnitedHealthcare Dispute: 60% Hike Signals Access Shift

Uncover the hidden forces behind the UnitedHealthcare-ECU Health dispute. Our analysis reveals how rising costs could reshape healthcare access nationwide.

Huffman Complex: Signaling a New Era for Poultry ScienceScience

Huffman Complex: Signaling a New Era for Poultry Science

Uncover the surprising meaning behind Texas A&M's renaming! This analysis reveals how a new farm complex signals a vital shift valuing practical skills in ...

Gaza Water: Policy’s Impact Beyond the Conflict’s TollHealth

Gaza Water: Policy’s Impact Beyond the Conflict’s Toll

Uncover the hidden story behind Gaza’s water crisis. Our analysis reveals how policy, not just conflict, fuels the thirst—and what it means for civilians.

Iran Displacement: War's True Impact – 3.2M UprootedHealth

Iran Displacement: War's True Impact – 3.2M Uprooted

Uncover the hidden cost of the Iran conflict. Beyond headlines, we analyze how 3.2M displaced Iranians reveal war's true impact – a humanitarian crisis unf...

Southeast Asia’s Nuclear Signal: Energy Independence at StakeScience

Southeast Asia’s Nuclear Signal: Energy Independence at Stake

Uncover Southeast Asia's surprising nuclear pivot! We analyze how energy independence—not just data centers—fuels a region's atomic ambitions. Gain crucial...

Indonesia's Rural Health: Systemic Barriers AnalyzedHealth

Indonesia's Rural Health: Systemic Barriers Analyzed

Uncover the root causes of Indonesia's rural health crisis. Our analysis reveals systemic barriers hindering access & proposes vital solutions for leaders.

Carmen Augustin at 112: A NYC Aging Shift AnalysisHealth

Carmen Augustin at 112: A NYC Aging Shift Analysis

Uncover the surprising story behind NYC's oldest resident! This analysis reveals how Carmen Augustin's life illuminates evolving aging trends & healthcare.

Clemson Public Health: A Training Shift & Its ImpactHealth

Clemson Public Health: A Training Shift & Its Impact

Uncover how Clemson's public health certificate program reshapes undergraduate training. Analyze the shift beyond clinics & gain insights into future healt...

Coors Field Shift: Denver Air's Real Baseball ImpactScience

Coors Field Shift: Denver Air's Real Baseball Impact

Uncover the surprising truth behind Coors Field! Our analysis reveals how Denver’s air *really* impacts baseball, beyond the "Mile High" myth. Gain a compe...

Science Central Planetarium: STEM Access & a Regional SignalScience

Science Central Planetarium: STEM Access & a Regional Signal

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Science Central's planetarium! We analyze how this new exhibit tackles STEM gaps & fuels regional science literacy.

Monkfish Data Flaw: How Bad Science Hurt FisheriesScience

Monkfish Data Flaw: How Bad Science Hurt Fisheries

Uncover how flawed data jeopardized monkfish fisheries! Our analysis reveals why well-meaning science backfired, impacting livelihoods & conservation. Lear...