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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

Guam Reefs: Military Expansion Signals Environmental ShiftScience

Guam Reefs: Military Expansion Signals Environmental Shift

Uncover the alarming trend behind Guam's reef crisis. Our analysis reveals how military expansion is reshaping environmental policy, risking Pacific ecosystems.

Student Activism Signals Shift in Ocean Research FundingScience

Student Activism Signals Shift in Ocean Research Funding

Uncover how student activism is reshaping ocean research funding! Our analysis reveals a powerful shift, exposing a generation's fight for vital marine science.

Hope Beyond “Incurable”: Pediatric Care’s Shifting StakesHealth

Hope Beyond “Incurable”: Pediatric Care’s Shifting Stakes

Challenge the "uncurable" label! Explore how innovative pediatric care—beyond traditional medicine—is redefining hope & offering new pathways to healing.

Kansas ID Law: Analysis of a Rights Shift & Its ImpactHealth

Kansas ID Law: Analysis of a Rights Shift & Its Impact

Uncover the hidden implications of Kansas's new ID law. Our analysis reveals how this rights shift impacts trans lives & sets a dangerous legal precedent.

Metacognition: The Hidden Impact on Decisions & WellbeingScience

Metacognition: The Hidden Impact on Decisions & Wellbeing

Uncover the surprising power of metacognition! Explore how thinking about your thinking shapes decisions, wellbeing & vulnerability to misinformation. Gain...

Horse Vocalizations: New Analysis Reveals Complex CommunicationScience

Horse Vocalizations: New Analysis Reveals Complex Communication

Decode the hidden language of horses! Our analysis reveals surprising complexity in their vocalizations, uncovering a "whistle" & what it means for equine ...

HPV & Throat Cancer: Analysis of a Rising, Silent ThreatHealth

HPV & Throat Cancer: Analysis of a Rising, Silent Threat

Uncover the surprising link between HPV and rising throat cancer rates. Our analysis reveals why this silent threat demands urgent action & broader prevention.

Space Microbes: Analysis of Risks to Long-Duration MissionsScience

Space Microbes: Analysis of Risks to Long-Duration Missions

Uncover the surprising risks of space microbes! Our analysis reveals how understanding biological contamination is key to long missions & finding life beyo...

GOP Vaccine Divide: Florida Signals a Political ShiftHealth

GOP Vaccine Divide: Florida Signals a Political Shift

Uncover the GOP's vaccine divide! Our analysis reveals how Florida's stance signals a crucial political shift, impacting elections & public health.

Harpswell's New Center: A Shift for Working Waterfronts?Science

Harpswell's New Center: A Shift for Working Waterfronts?

Uncover how Harpswell's new science center challenges the conservation vs. commerce debate. Explore a groundbreaking model for thriving working waterfronts.

Amazon's Lifeblood: Sahara Dust's Vital Nutrient ImpactScience

Amazon's Lifeblood: Sahara Dust's Vital Nutrient Impact

Uncover the surprising link between Saharan dust & the Amazon! Our analysis reveals how this vital nutrient flow impacts rainforest health—and what climate...

Wales Election: Morgan's Mental Health Shift – Real Impact?Health

Wales Election: Morgan's Mental Health Shift – Real Impact?

Uncover the real impact of Wales' election mental health focus. Our analysis reveals if Labour’s bold promises will truly transform care or just be politic...