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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

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Rainier Beach TB Case: Calm Analysis of Limited Risk & ImpactHealth

Rainier Beach TB Case: Calm Analysis of Limited Risk & Impact

Unraveling the Rainier Beach TB case: Our analysis cuts through the fear, revealing the true risk & impact. Learn why a calm perspective is key.

ALS Diagnosis Shift: Ritter’s Case & Detection ChallengesHealth

ALS Diagnosis Shift: Ritter’s Case & Detection Challenges

Uncover the hidden complexities of ALS diagnosis. Ritter’s case exposes critical detection challenges & what a "tentative" label truly means. Gain vital in...

Non-Hormonal Contraception: Open Science Signals a ShiftScience

Non-Hormonal Contraception: Open Science Signals a Shift

Uncover the groundbreaking shift in contraception research! Our analysis reveals how open science & a targeted approach could revolutionize choices for mil...

Rabies Recall: A Systemic Health Risk Signal in Allegheny CountyHealth

Rabies Recall: A Systemic Health Risk Signal in Allegheny County

Beyond pet health, Allegheny County's rabies vaccine recall reveals a systemic flaw in preventative care. Uncover the hidden public health risks & quality ...

Spinal Injury Repair: New Model Signals Hope & Better TrialsScience

Spinal Injury Repair: New Model Signals Hope & Better Trials

Uncover why current spinal injury research struggles to translate to humans. This analysis reveals a groundbreaking organoid model poised to revolutionize ...

Full Bladder, Focused Mind? Urgency's Impact on Impulse.Science

Full Bladder, Focused Mind? Urgency's Impact on Impulse.

Uncover the surprising link between a full bladder & sharper decisions! Our analysis reveals how urgency might *boost* focus & curb impulsivity. Learn more.

Preventative Health: Why Good Habits Are Failing Us—AnalysisHealth

Preventative Health: Why Good Habits Are Failing Us—Analysis

Uncover why good health habits aren't sticking! Our analysis reveals a hidden system undermining preventative care, beyond just willpower. Gain crucial ins...

Means' Nomination: A Public Health Shift Under ScrutinyHealth

Means' Nomination: A Public Health Shift Under Scrutiny

Uncover the deeper implications of Dr. Means' Surgeon General nomination. Our analysis reveals a potential shift in public health strategy—individual focus...

Webb's "Cranium" Nebula: A Star's Death & Its ImpactScience

Webb's "Cranium" Nebula: A Star's Death & Its Impact

Uncover the secrets of a dying star! Webb's "Cranium" Nebula reveals stunning details & reshapes our understanding of stellar evolution. Analyze the cosmic...

Artemis II: STEM Skills Signal Future Space StakesScience

Artemis II: STEM Skills Signal Future Space Stakes

Beyond the Artemis II launch, discover how critical STEM skills are for future space dominance. Our analysis reveals if we're truly preparing the next gene...

Sneaker Squeaks: New Physics & the Friction Shift RevealedScience

Sneaker Squeaks: New Physics & the Friction Shift Revealed

Unravel the surprising physics behind sneaker squeaks! Our analysis reveals how surface geometry, not just materials, controls the sound – and unlocks new ...

UC Ocean Science: A Policy Shift & What It SignalsScience

UC Ocean Science: A Policy Shift & What It Signals

Uncover the hidden agenda behind UC's ocean science policy shift. Experts reveal how this move aims to shape environmental regulations—gain crucial insight.