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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

Box Turtle Decline: A Conservation Signal Lost in the Fields?Science

Box Turtle Decline: A Conservation Signal Lost in the Fields?

Uncover a critical conservation blind spot! We analyze why box turtle decline signals a failing system, demanding a shift from tech to local action.

El Paso County Health Board: A Key Physician & High StakesHealth

El Paso County Health Board: A Key Physician & High Stakes

Uncover the hidden influence shaping El Paso County's health! Our analysis reveals why this key physician appointment holds high stakes for local policy.

Science Puzzles: A Signal of Shifting Brain Health FocusScience

Science Puzzles: A Signal of Shifting Brain Health Focus

Uncover why science puzzles are surging in popularity! Our analysis reveals a clever shift in how we learn & engage with complex ideas—discover the insight.

Wellbeing Choice Overload: The Stakes in a Fragmented Health LandscapeHealth

Wellbeing Choice Overload: The Stakes in a Fragmented Health Landscape

Decode wellbeing overload! Our analysis reveals how a fragmented health landscape fuels choice paralysis. Discover strategies to navigate & prioritize your...

NASA's Carruthers: New Insights into Earth's Lost WaterScience

NASA's Carruthers: New Insights into Earth's Lost Water

Uncover NASA's Carruthers mission's surprising findings! Explore how Earth's exosphere reveals our planet's water loss & impacts the search for life beyond.

Health Law's Success: The Power of Relationships in DCHealth

Health Law's Success: The Power of Relationships in DC

Uncover the surprising secret behind health law success! Our analysis reveals how relationships & meticulous detail, not just compromise, drive DC policy.

Smell's Hidden Networks: Macalester Study Reveals Brain's RoleScience

Smell's Hidden Networks: Macalester Study Reveals Brain's Role

Uncover the surprising brain networks shaping how we smell! A new Macalester study reveals a hidden role, transforming our understanding of scent & memory.

Detroit Health Shift: Abazeed Signals New Equity FocusHealth

Detroit Health Shift: Abazeed Signals New Equity Focus

Uncover Detroit's health strategy shift! Our analysis reveals how new Chief Public Health Officer Abazeed's vision tackles inequities & reimagines urban we...

Trump Health: Subtle Shifts Signal Aging Concerns – AnalysisHealth

Trump Health: Subtle Shifts Signal Aging Concerns – Analysis

Uncover the subtle signs of aging impacting Donald Trump's health. Our analysis reveals how minor changes signal a bigger picture – and what it means.

Tardigrades on Mars: Planetary Protection Stakes RiseScience

Tardigrades on Mars: Planetary Protection Stakes Rise

Uncover the surprising planetary protection risks posed by tardigrades on Mars! Our analysis reveals why simulated environments may mislead & what it means...

NASA PSI: Data Sharing’s Impact on Science BreakthroughsScience

NASA PSI: Data Sharing’s Impact on Science Breakthroughs

Uncover how NASA’s data sharing revolutionizes scientific breakthroughs! Our analysis reveals PSI’s impact, fostering collaboration & accelerating discovery.

Saint Lucia Academy: A Signal of Future-Proofing?Science

Saint Lucia Academy: A Signal of Future-Proofing?

Uncover Saint Lucia's bold strategy! Beyond the headlines, we analyze how this new academy signals a future-proof approach for small nations facing global ...