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

Popsicle Physics: A Launchpad for STEM Learning AnalysisScience

Popsicle Physics: A Launchpad for STEM Learning Analysis

Uncover the surprising STEM power of popsicle stick catapults! Our analysis reveals how this simple toy brilliantly teaches physics principles & sparks lea...

Vance, Kennedy & Oz Signal Crackdown on Healthcare FraudHealth

Vance, Kennedy & Oz Signal Crackdown on Healthcare Fraud

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Vance, Kennedy & Oz's healthcare fraud initiative. We analyze how proactive prevention could reshape federal programs.

Forests' UV Sparks: A Storm Impact AnalysisScience

Forests' UV Sparks: A Storm Impact Analysis

Uncover a hidden storm secret! New research reveals trees spark with electricity during thunderstorms. Analyze how this impacts atmospheric science & beyond.

NYC Health + Hospitals: A Workplace Shift & Better Care?Health

NYC Health + Hospitals: A Workplace Shift & Better Care?

Uncover how NYC Health + Hospitals' workplace overhaul is reshaping patient care. Our analysis reveals why prioritizing staff well-being fuels better acces...

COSI Training Signals Big Changes for Columbus Science SceneScience

COSI Training Signals Big Changes for Columbus Science Scene

Uncover how COSI’s training reveals a shift in science outreach! We analyze the logistics behind impactful demos, safety, & what it means for Columbus's sc...

10% Health Cost: A Breaking Point for KS & MO Families?Health

10% Health Cost: A Breaking Point for KS & MO Families?

Are rising health costs hitting KS & MO families hard? Our analysis reveals why 10% of income feels like a breaking point—and who's most vulnerable.

Nashville STEM: Science Fair Signals Catholic School ShiftScience

Nashville STEM: Science Fair Signals Catholic School Shift

Uncover a surprising STEM trend! Our analysis of Nashville’s first Catholic schools science fair reveals a strategic shift & what it means for education.

PiRNA Analysis: New Signal for Healthy Aging & Lifespan?Health

PiRNA Analysis: New Signal for Healthy Aging & Lifespan?

Uncover a surprising link between piRNAs & healthy aging! Our analysis reveals how this new biomarker could reshape longevity research & proactive healthcare.

Bucks Co. DART Center: A Mental Health & Justice ShiftHealth

Bucks Co. DART Center: A Mental Health & Justice Shift

Uncover how Bucks County's new DART center signals a crucial shift in justice & mental health. Analyze if this innovative model can truly reform the system.

Thunderstorm 'Glow' Confirmed: What It Signals for ForestsScience

Thunderstorm 'Glow' Confirmed: What It Signals for Forests

Uncover the surprising truth: Thunderstorms electrify forests! Scientists confirm a hidden "glow" & reveal what this groundbreaking discovery means for eco...

Chris Bosh's Health Scare: A Stark Warning & Its ImpactHealth

Chris Bosh's Health Scare: A Stark Warning & Its Impact

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Chris Bosh's alarming health reveal. We analyze the stark warning for athletes & explore the long-term price of peak perf...

Maya Exhibit: A Humanizing Shift in UnderstandingScience

Maya Exhibit: A Humanizing Shift in Understanding

Uncover a fresh perspective! This analysis reveals how Cranbrook’s Maya exhibit humanizes a lost civilization, moving beyond mystery to showcase everyday life.