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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

Anxiety & Choline: New Research Signals a Biological LinkHealth

Anxiety & Choline: New Research Signals a Biological Link

Uncover the surprising link between anxiety and choline! Our analysis reveals how new research challenges traditional views & suggests a vital biological f...

Coachella Valley Restaurant Failures: A Systemic Risk?Health

Coachella Valley Restaurant Failures: A Systemic Risk?

Uncover the hidden risks behind Coachella Valley restaurant failures. Our analysis reveals a systemic problem beyond failing grades—is the inspection syste...

NY's 10-Day Rule: Analysis of a Mental Healthcare ShiftHealth

NY's 10-Day Rule: Analysis of a Mental Healthcare Shift

Uncover the hidden implications of NY's new 10-day mental healthcare rule. Our analysis reveals a power shift—will it truly expand access or face hurdles?

Genetic Risk: New Analysis Reveals Surprising ImplicationsScience

Genetic Risk: New Analysis Reveals Surprising Implications

Uncover the surprising truth behind genetic risk! Our analysis challenges long-held assumptions, revealing how genes & environment intertwine to shape disease.

Harvard’s New Finance Dean: A Shift in Priorities?Science

Harvard’s New Finance Dean: A Shift in Priorities?

Uncover Harvard's strategic move! Our analysis reveals why the new finance dean's appointment signals a deeper shift than just budget cuts—discover the pri...

Science's Dark Period: How Crisis Fueled a Radical ShiftScience

Science's Dark Period: How Crisis Fueled a Radical Shift

Uncover how a "Dark Period" of attacks nearly shattered science. Our analysis reveals the radical shift to "radically exploratory science" and its lasting ...

RFK Jr.'s AI Videos: A Public Health Shift?Health

RFK Jr.'s AI Videos: A Public Health Shift?

Uncover the surprising strategy behind RFK Jr.'s AI videos! We analyze how this unconventional approach reshapes public health messaging & impacts the midterms.

Food Security Shift: MAHA Commission Targets Chemical ImpactsHealth

Food Security Shift: MAHA Commission Targets Chemical Impacts

Uncover the hidden meaning behind the MAHA Commission's food security push. We analyze how this shift tackles chemical impacts, reshaping US agriculture.

UT Austin's "Mirror Worlds": AI's Real Predictive PowerScience

UT Austin's "Mirror Worlds": AI's Real Predictive Power

Uncover the truth behind AI hype! Our analysis reveals how UT Austin’s “mirror worlds” are delivering *real* predictive power, transforming science & industry.

Spring Refresh: A Smarter Path to Wellness Gains?Health

Spring Refresh: A Smarter Path to Wellness Gains?

Uncover the science behind lasting wellness! Our analysis reveals why a "spring refresh" – small, seasonal shifts – beats harsh resolutions. Get motivated!

Pesticides' Hidden Impact: Soil Health & Food Security at StakeScience

Pesticides' Hidden Impact: Soil Health & Food Security at Stake

Uncover the surprising truth: Pesticides aren't just a human health concern. Our analysis reveals how they're silently damaging soil, threatening food secu...

Mars Lightning: MAVEN Data Signals Atmospheric ShiftScience

Mars Lightning: MAVEN Data Signals Atmospheric Shift

Uncover the surprising truth about Mars! Our analysis reveals how MAVEN data confirms lightning & unlocks crucial insights into planetary atmospheric behavior.