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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

UnitedHealthcare & Doulas: Impact on US Maternal Mortality?Health

UnitedHealthcare & Doulas: Impact on US Maternal Mortality?

Uncover the *real* impact of UnitedHealthcare's doula coverage. This analysis reveals how it addresses—and potentially falls short of—tackling US maternal ...

Retail's $32B Loss: Granular Data Science is the ShiftScience

Retail's $32B Loss: Granular Data Science is the Shift

Uncover why retailers lost $32B! We analyze the data science shift: granular insights, not broad trends, are now driving massive efficiency gains.

Science Week: Progress & Peril – A Systemic Shift?Science

Science Week: Progress & Peril – A Systemic Shift?

Is science accelerating us toward progress *or* peril? This analysis unpacks Science Week’s breakthroughs, revealing a critical shift in how we must view i...

STEM Education: UVA's Bio-Bots Signal a Major ShiftScience

STEM Education: UVA's Bio-Bots Signal a Major Shift

Uncover a surprising STEM revolution! UVA's bio-bots project reveals how accessible, practical learning is reshaping education—beyond Silicon Valley hype.

Trump's Disclosure: A Norms Shift & Its ImplicationsHealth

Trump's Disclosure: A Norms Shift & Its Implications

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Trump's disclosure! Our analysis reveals a worrying shift in norms, exposing power, healthcare access, & public discourse.

Baughman Award: A Signal of Ag Research's Real-World ImpactScience

Baughman Award: A Signal of Ag Research's Real-World Impact

Uncover why Todd Baughman's award signals a shift! We analyze how agricultural research impact extends beyond labs, empowering growers & shaping the future.

Providence Plan Sale: High Stakes for Oregon Healthcare?Health

Providence Plan Sale: High Stakes for Oregon Healthcare?

Unraveling Providence’s potential plan sale: What does it reveal about Oregon healthcare's future? Explore the financial pressures reshaping nonprofit systems.

NIH Funding Shift: Stakes Rise for US ResearchScience

NIH Funding Shift: Stakes Rise for US Research

Uncover the hidden consequences of the NIH funding shift. Our analysis reveals how political pressures are reshaping US research & stifling scientific inquiry.

Python Molecule: Obesity Treatment's New Impact?Science

Python Molecule: Obesity Treatment's New Impact?

Uncover a surprising obesity treatment breakthrough! Scientists are analyzing a python molecule that could revolutionize appetite control, bypassing curren...

Project Hail Mary: A Shift to Optimism in Sci-Fi & Science ImpactScience

Project Hail Mary: A Shift to Optimism in Sci-Fi & Science Impact

Uncover why *Project Hail Mary* signals a refreshing shift in sci-fi! Our analysis reveals how this film champions optimism, reshaping public views of science.

West's Heat Dome: Climate Stakes Rise with Early SurgeScience

West's Heat Dome: Climate Stakes Rise with Early Surge

Uncover the alarming truth behind the West's record heat dome. Our analysis reveals how this early surge signals a dangerous shift in climate patterns—and ...

Antscan: How 3D Ants Signal a Science ShiftScience

Antscan: How 3D Ants Signal a Science Shift

Uncover a surprising science shift! Antscan’s 3D ant models reveal more than stunning visuals—they’re driving a revolution in biological research. Discover how.