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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

Webb Telescope: Does Einstein’s Physics Face a Challenge?Science

Webb Telescope: Does Einstein’s Physics Face a Challenge?

Uncover a surprising debate! Webb Telescope's discoveries challenge Einstein's physics? Explore the groundbreaking research questioning our reality & its p...

Web of Science Expansion: Research Landscape Shifts at U of UScience

Web of Science Expansion: Research Landscape Shifts at U of U

Uncover how U of U’s Web of Science upgrade reshapes research! Go beyond journals & explore a broader landscape. Gain crucial insights into discovery tools.

Dougal's Death: A Mental Health Crisis Signal for PoliceHealth

Dougal's Death: A Mental Health Crisis Signal for Police

Officer Dougal's death exposes a deeper crisis. We analyze how unique law enforcement stressors fuel a mental health emergency & what reforms are urgently ...

Bhutan's Health Security: Beyond Readiness, A Long-Term ShiftHealth

Bhutan's Health Security: Beyond Readiness, A Long-Term Shift

Uncover Bhutan's health security strategy beyond simple readiness. Our analysis reveals a crucial, long-term shift & collaborative approach for resilience.

Beans: Fiber's Rising Impact on Gut & Heart HealthHealth

Beans: Fiber's Rising Impact on Gut & Heart Health

Uncover the surprising truth about beans! Beyond protein, we analyze how their unique fiber blend revolutionizes gut & heart health. Gain vital insights now.

Tennessee Measles: Political Choices & Eroding ImmunityHealth

Tennessee Measles: Political Choices & Eroding Immunity

Uncover the political forces fueling Tennessee's measles outbreak. Our analysis reveals how shifting priorities erode immunity & endanger public health.

Stellar Quietness: New Signal in the Hunt for Hidden PlanetsScience

Stellar Quietness: New Signal in the Hunt for Hidden Planets

Uncover a surprising exoplanet hunting technique! Scientists reveal how stellar "quietness" hints at planets nearing destruction – reshaping our understand...

Canada's Arctic Science Cuts: A Looming Insight GapScience

Canada's Arctic Science Cuts: A Looming Insight Gap

Uncover the hidden cost of Canada's Arctic science cuts. Our analysis reveals how these reductions create a critical insight gap, jeopardizing environmenta...

Taxonomy Debate: Logan's Legacy & the Future of Science ImpactScience

Taxonomy Debate: Logan's Legacy & the Future of Science Impact

Beyond the headlines, we dissect the taxonomy debate ignited by Niall Logan's passing. Discover how redefining scientific impact unlocks vital knowledge—an...

ADHD's 'Spectrum' Talk: Impact on Real Diagnosis & SupportHealth

ADHD's 'Spectrum' Talk: Impact on Real Diagnosis & Support

Unpacking the ADHD "spectrum" debate! Discover how popular trends risk misdiagnosing and undermining crucial support for those with the condition. Gain cla...

Rapid Warming: Data Reveals Climate's Accelerating ImpactScience

Rapid Warming: Data Reveals Climate's Accelerating Impact

Uncover the alarming truth: Climate change isn't a future threat. Our analysis reveals accelerating warming trends & what the data *really* means for our p...

Vision Health: Diet Shift Beyond Carrots—New AnalysisHealth

Vision Health: Diet Shift Beyond Carrots—New Analysis

Uncover the surprising truth about vision health! Our analysis reveals how a broader diet, beyond carrots, powerfully protects your eyes & slows decline.