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

UVA Health Suit: The Stakes in Reputation & Legal ClaimsHealth

UVA Health Suit: The Stakes in Reputation & Legal Claims

Uncover the hidden battle for reputation in the UVA Health lawsuit. Our analysis reveals how accusations shape narratives & the high stakes of perception.

Irish Goats: DNA Reveals New Insights into Ancient FarmsScience

Irish Goats: DNA Reveals New Insights into Ancient Farms

Uncover the surprising story of Ireland's ancient goats! DNA reveals a complex link to early farming, challenging history & exposing a critical conservatio...

Anaheim Shooting: Excessive Force & Mental Health StakesHealth

Anaheim Shooting: Excessive Force & Mental Health Stakes

Uncover the troubling truth behind the Anaheim shooting. Our analysis reveals how rapid escalation & systemic issues impact mental health crisis response.

Lost Wonder: New Research on How Life Feels PassiveScience

Lost Wonder: New Research on How Life Feels Passive

Uncover why life feels passive! New research reveals surprising insights into our perception & routines. Rediscover wonder & actively engage with the everyday.

Dinosaur Parenting: New Analysis Reveals Unexpected IndependenceScience

Dinosaur Parenting: New Analysis Reveals Unexpected Independence

Uncover surprising truths about dinosaur parenting! Our analysis reveals why young dinosaurs thrived independently, challenging long-held beliefs. Discover...

Farmer Mental Health: A National Signal for ChangeHealth

Farmer Mental Health: A National Signal for Change

Uncover why county leaders are demanding action on farmer mental health. Our analysis reveals a pivotal shift & what this national signal means for change.

Ducks' STEM Day: A Signal of Sports' Education ShiftScience

Ducks' STEM Day: A Signal of Sports' Education Shift

Uncover a surprising trend! Our analysis reveals how the Anaheim Ducks' STEM Day signals a major shift: pro sports teams are now key science educators.

AI & ADCs: WuXi XDC Deal Signals a Biotech ShiftHealth

AI & ADCs: WuXi XDC Deal Signals a Biotech Shift

Uncover the biotech revolution! Our analysis reveals how the WuXi XDC & Earendil Labs deal signals AI's rising power in drug discovery—and what it means fo...

Isle of Man Kiosks: A Shift in Proactive Health?Health

Isle of Man Kiosks: A Shift in Proactive Health?

Uncover how the Isle of Man’s health kiosks are reshaping proactive care. Our analysis reveals if this bold experiment can empower citizens & ease healthca...

Youth Mental Health: The Support Gap & What It SignalsHealth

Youth Mental Health: The Support Gap & What It Signals

Uncover the alarming disconnect in youth mental health support. Our analysis reveals why parents & teens don't see eye-to-eye—and what it means for solutions.

Carbon-14: The Discovery That Rewrote History—AnalysisScience

Carbon-14: The Discovery That Rewrote History—Analysis

Uncover the untold story behind carbon-14's discovery! Our analysis reveals how a surprising find reshaped history & science—and the challenges it faced.

EPA's Endangerment Finding Revoked: Health Implications AnalyzedHealth

EPA's Endangerment Finding Revoked: Health Implications Analyzed

Unraveling the EPA's Endangerment Finding reversal: We analyze the profound health implications & challenge to climate science. Discover the risks ahead.