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
ScienceNSF Shift Signals Retreat From Climate Research Leadership
Uncover the surprising shift at the NSF and what it means for US climate research leadership. Our analysis reveals a potential retreat—and the risks ahead.
HealthUS Cash Aid: Why It Lags—& What That Signals
Uncover why US cash aid isn't delivering expected health benefits. Our analysis reveals a crucial context mismatch & what it signals for poverty solutions.
HealthSoda & Teen Anxiety: New Analysis Reveals the Link
Uncover the surprising connection between soda and teen anxiety. Our analysis reveals a potential risk factor & what it means for adolescent mental health.
ScienceZuckerberg Lawsuit: A Shift in How We View Tech & Teens
Uncover the deeper implications of the Zuckerberg lawsuit! We analyze how this case reshapes our understanding of tech's impact on teen brains & mental health.
HealthNASCAR at COTA: Road Course Skills Signal a Driver Shift
Uncover the surprising driver shift reshaping NASCAR! Our analysis reveals why road course specialists now dominate, predicting who will conquer COTA.
ScienceBackyard Battery Hack: The Energy Storage Shift?
Uncover the surprising energy storage revolution! Our analysis reveals how a DIY car battery project challenges conventional wisdom & unlocks key physics i...
ScienceWhaling's Impact: Older Males Dominate Humpback Breeding
Uncover the surprising legacy of whaling! New research reveals how decades of hunting reshaped humpback whale breeding, favoring older males. Gain crucial ...
HealthBoston Life Expectancy: A Widening Racial Gap Signals Crisis
Uncover the troubling truth behind Boston's healthcare reputation. Our analysis reveals a widening racial life expectancy gap – a crisis demanding action.
HealthFrankie the Tegu: A Frostbite Case Signals ‘One Health’ Impact
Uncover the surprising "One Health" implications of Frankie the tegu's frostbite! This analysis reveals how reptile care illuminates human medicine & expos...
HealthLancet's RFK Jr. Analysis: A Public Health Shift?
Uncover the deeper meaning behind *The Lancet*'s RFK Jr. critique. We analyze the editorial, revealing a public health shift fueled by distrust & politiciz...
HealthUS Health Aid to Africa: A Control Shift & Its Implications
Uncover the hidden power play behind US health aid to Africa. Our analysis reveals how resource access is reshaping aid, challenging sovereignty & impactin...
ScienceGoogle's $30M AI Push: A Shift in Science Funding?
Uncover the surprising strategy behind Google's $30M AI investment! We analyze if this signals a pivotal shift in science funding, demanding results & acco...