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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

Pasadena’s Health Pick Signals Public Health ShiftHealth

Pasadena’s Health Pick Signals Public Health Shift

Uncover Pasadena's surprising health officer pick & what it reveals! We analyze how this choice signals a vital shift toward proactive public health strate...

Mosquitoes & Humans: 3M Years of Co-Evolution – AnalysisScience

Mosquitoes & Humans: 3M Years of Co-Evolution – Analysis

Uncover the surprising 3-million-year history of mosquitoes & humans! This analysis reveals how our ancestors *shaped* mosquito evolution – and why they bite.

Moon's Magnetic Past: Artemis Missions Signal New InsightsScience

Moon's Magnetic Past: Artemis Missions Signal New Insights

Uncover the surprising truth about the Moon's magnetic past! Artemis missions reshape lunar history, revealing fleeting magnetic events—not a steady force.

Kaepernick Effect: Analysis of Protest Judgments & BiasScience

Kaepernick Effect: Analysis of Protest Judgments & Bias

Uncover the hidden biases shaping how we judge protest! Our analysis reveals why Colin Kaepernick's actions sparked such division—and what it says about us.

Florida ADAP Cuts: Analysis of Access & ImpactHealth

Florida ADAP Cuts: Analysis of Access & Impact

Uncover the hidden consequences of Florida's ADAP cuts. Our analysis reveals how these changes jeopardize HIV treatment access & what they signal for publi...

RI Healthcare Crisis: Private Equity's Impact & New BillsHealth

RI Healthcare Crisis: Private Equity's Impact & New Bills

Uncover how private equity fuels the RI healthcare crisis. Our analysis reveals the alarming trend & explores new bills aiming to protect community health—...

Crash Signals Shift: Medical Info Now Key to Emergency CareHealth

Crash Signals Shift: Medical Info Now Key to Emergency Care

Uncover a critical shift in emergency care! A car crash reveals why medical info is now vital. Learn how to proactively protect yourself & loved ones.

STEM Outreach: New Approach Signals a Critical Shift for GirlsScience

STEM Outreach: New Approach Signals a Critical Shift for Girls

Uncover why traditional STEM outreach for girls falls short. Our analysis reveals a crucial shift towards teen-focused programs—and what it means for futur...

Neanderthal DNA: A One-Way Genetic Shift for Humans?Science

Neanderthal DNA: A One-Way Genetic Shift for Humans?

Uncover the surprising truth behind Neanderthal DNA! Our analysis reveals a genetic bias in ancient encounters – why fathers shaped human evolution.

Neanderthal DNA: Attraction Shaped Our Genetic LegacyScience

Neanderthal DNA: Attraction Shaped Our Genetic Legacy

Uncover the surprising truth! New research reveals attraction, not just survival, shaped how Neanderthal DNA lives on in our genes. Gain a fresh perspective!

Rural vs. City: Doctor Shortage Analysis & the Growing DivideHealth

Rural vs. City: Doctor Shortage Analysis & the Growing Divide

Uncover the root causes of America's doctor shortage! Our analysis reveals why rural communities face a crisis while cities don't—and what must change.

Super-Agers: Brain Growth Holds Keys to Healthy Aging—AnalysisScience

Super-Agers: Brain Growth Holds Keys to Healthy Aging—Analysis

Uncover the secrets of "super-agers"! Our analysis reveals how brain growth, not just genes, fuels remarkable cognitive resilience with age. Gain vital ins...