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.
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HealthDrone strikes and tunnel warfare spread across Lebanon and Kuwait
The IDF dismantled two tunnels spanning two kilometers in Gaza on May 10, 2026, as drone strikes and subterranean warfare spread across Lebanon and Kuwait.
HealthTai chi loses ground as Hong Kong youth turn to modern yoga studios
Hong Kong youth increasingly favor modern yoga studios over traditional tai chi, leaving the city’s ancient movement practices struggling to find students.
HealthMade Mobb and EPICC print recovery helpline on new apparel line
Apparel brand Made Mobb and EPICC Recovery now print the (816) 412-9417 addiction helpline on clothing to provide mobile support for those in need today.
ScienceEast Antarctic ice shelves face rapid thinning from ocean currents
Researchers identified intricate channels beneath East Antarctic ice shelves that trap warm ocean water, causing rapid thinning of the massive ice sheet.
ScienceDon McGeary Tests Combined Therapy for Veteran TBI and PTSD Headaches
UT Health San Antonio professor Don McGeary is testing a combined therapy approach to treat chronic headaches in veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD.
ScienceAI-driven research risks narrowing scope of scientific discovery
Hyunjin Shim at California State University, Fresno warns that AI-driven research methods may narrow scientific discovery by favoring machine-friendly data.
Science2026 Milky Way Photo Awards Showcase Hidden Galactic Beauty
The Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2026 awards reveal hidden galactic beauty captured by cameras at the Very Large Telescope in Chile's Atacama desert.
ScienceUWL breaks ground on Prairie Springs Science Center phase two
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse broke ground on the $92.8 million second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center to replace aging Cowley Hall.
HealthEduardo’s Dogs Without Borders Project Trains Dogs to Detect Cancer
Eduardo of VML Health launches Dogs Without Borders, a project training canines to detect cancer biomarkers in regions lacking advanced medical technology.
HealthLouisiana clinics adopt protein-targeted therapies for brain health
The Ochsner Neuroscience Institute in New Orleans now offers protein-targeted therapies to treat cognitive disorders and address biological brain decline.
ScienceScientists use axolotls to unlock human limb regeneration secrets
Researchers identified the SP gene network in axolotls, zebrafish, and mice, revealing how these animals regenerate limbs instead of forming scar tissue.
ScienceArizona Science Center debuts Bad Bunny 360-degree Puerto Rico show
The Arizona Science Center debuts a 360-degree visual album in the Phoenix Dorrance DOME, showcasing Bad Bunny’s musical tribute to Puerto Rico for fans.