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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

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STEM Access: Why Early Outreach Signals Real ChangeScience

STEM Access: Why Early Outreach Signals Real Change

Uncover why early STEM outreach is reshaping perceptions & driving real change for girls. Our analysis reveals how community programs spark lasting interest.

Volz's Exit: NOAA Data Integrity at Stake? – AnalysisScience

Volz's Exit: NOAA Data Integrity at Stake? – Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks of NOAA's shift! Our analysis reveals how Volz's departure signals a potential threat to vital environmental data integrity. Learn...

NAS Fellowship: A Shift Toward Interdisciplinary ScienceScience

NAS Fellowship: A Shift Toward Interdisciplinary Science

Uncover how the NAS Fellowship spotlights a crucial shift: prioritizing interdisciplinary science. Explore why this year's selection reveals a bold vision ...

Bourne's Vision: Data Science's Collaborative FutureScience

Bourne's Vision: Data Science's Collaborative Future

Uncover the lasting impact of Philip Bourne's vision! Explore how his pioneering approach transformed data science into a powerful, collaborative force acr...

Wisconsin Vaccine Drop: Analysis of Rising Disease StakesHealth

Wisconsin Vaccine Drop: Analysis of Rising Disease Stakes

Uncover why Wisconsin's declining vaccination rates signal a serious public health threat. Our analysis reveals the deeper factors fueling this trend & its...

Louisiana MyChart: Access Analysis & Health Equity StakesHealth

Louisiana MyChart: Access Analysis & Health Equity Stakes

Uncover how Louisiana’s MyChart Central tackles healthcare access barriers. Our analysis reveals if this portal truly boosts equity or faces new challenges.

Disease Surge: Funding Shift Signals Public Health RisksScience

Disease Surge: Funding Shift Signals Public Health Risks

Uncover the hidden risks behind the headlines! Our analysis reveals how shifting public health funding, not just budget size, fuels disease surges. Learn why.

Iditarod’s Erika Friedrich: A Vet’s Impact on Canine LimitsHealth

Iditarod’s Erika Friedrich: A Vet’s Impact on Canine Limits

Uncover the surprising science behind the Iditarod! Our analysis reveals how vet Erika Friedrich’s expertise unlocks crucial insights into canine limits & ...

Army Lab’s Award: A Shift in Innovation Speed & StakesScience

Army Lab’s Award: A Shift in Innovation Speed & Stakes

Uncover how the Army's top lab award signals a radical shift in innovation. We analyze ARL's strategy to accelerate tech & redefine R&D for battlefield impact.

RI Life Science Hub: Turco's Exit Signals Funding ShiftScience

RI Life Science Hub: Turco's Exit Signals Funding Shift

Turco's exit exposes a deeper crisis for RI's life science hub. Discover how funding shifts & leadership instability threaten the state's biotech ambitions.

Corpus Christi: New Leaders Signal Heart Health Shift for WomenHealth

Corpus Christi: New Leaders Signal Heart Health Shift for Women

Uncover why Corpus Christi’s new heart health leaders are shifting focus beyond awareness. Analyze their strategy to tackle women's CVD risk & save lives.

AI Healthcare: Implementation Woes Threaten ROI & ImpactHealth

AI Healthcare: Implementation Woes Threaten ROI & Impact

Uncover the hidden challenges behind AI healthcare's rollout. Our analysis reveals why implementation woes are jeopardizing ROI & real impact—don't miss th...