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

Intelligence Funds Sight Tech: Security Stakes RiseScience

Intelligence Funds Sight Tech: Security Stakes Rise

Uncover the hidden implications! Intelligence agencies are funding sight-restoring tech. We analyze why, revealing the security stakes & future of neurotech.

Ig Nobel Prizes: What They Signal About Research StakesScience

Ig Nobel Prizes: What They Signal About Research Stakes

Uncover the hidden biases shaping scientific research! Our analysis reveals how the Ig Nobel Prizes expose flawed definitions of "important" science & impa...

Athletes & Youth Mental Health: A Vital Support ShiftHealth

Athletes & Youth Mental Health: A Vital Support Shift

Uncover how athletes are reshaping youth mental health support. Our analysis reveals a vital shift, leveraging athletic strengths to dismantle stigma & bui...

UC Davis Research: A Healthcare Shift & What It MeansHealth

UC Davis Research: A Healthcare Shift & What It Means

Uncover how UC Davis research reveals a vital healthcare shift! Explore why medical student investigation is crucial for tackling disparities & misinformation.

Fresno Shooting: Analyzing the Rising Violence Against Healthcare WorkHealth

Fresno Shooting: Analyzing the Rising Violence Against Healthcare Work

Uncover the disturbing trend behind the Fresno clinic shooting. We analyze escalating patient-provider violence, revealing systemic pressures & potential s...

LI Science Olympiad Success: A STEM Education ShiftScience

LI Science Olympiad Success: A STEM Education Shift

Uncover the real story behind Long Island's Science Olympiad wins! We analyze how this STEM surge reveals a crucial shift toward practical skills & collabo...

Farm Climate Shift: Farmer Health Stakes RiseHealth

Farm Climate Shift: Farmer Health Stakes Rise

Uncover the hidden cost of climate-smart farming. Our analysis reveals how healthcare cuts threaten farmer health & derail sustainability efforts—a critica...

Taylor Swift & Plants: A Cognitive Shift AnalysisScience

Taylor Swift & Plants: A Cognitive Shift Analysis

Uncover a surprising link! Our analysis reveals how Taylor Swift's influence is sparking a cognitive shift, challenging "plant imperception" & boosting awa...

Stand Up For Science: Protests Signal a Political ShiftScience

Stand Up For Science: Protests Signal a Political Shift

Uncover how "Stand Up For Science" protests evolved beyond marches. Our analysis reveals a strategic shift reshaping science's political power – and what i...

Kissinger Reappointment: A Public Health Accountability Shift?Health

Kissinger Reappointment: A Public Health Accountability Shift?

Unpacking Kissinger's reappointment: Is Jefferson County redefining public health accountability? Explore the power dynamics shaping local health decisions.

ECU Health Sale: Impact on Rural Care Access AnalyzedHealth

ECU Health Sale: Impact on Rural Care Access Analyzed

Uncover the hidden implications of ECU Health's sale! Our analysis reveals how this deal spotlights rural healthcare's financial struggles & access challenges.

Jackson Restaurant Failures: MSDH Data Reveals Systemic RiskHealth

Jackson Restaurant Failures: MSDH Data Reveals Systemic Risk

Uncover the hidden crisis behind Jackson's restaurant failures. Our analysis of MSDH data exposes systemic risks & enforcement gaps impacting public health...