Conan Boyle

Born in 1997 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Conan Boyle grew up immersed in stories of heroism and truth—from the magical halls of Hogwarts in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series to the morally complex narratives of Christopher Nolan's cinema. These formative influences shaped his understanding that great storytelling isn't just entertainment—it's a vehicle for truth, justice, and exposing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

That philosophy led Conan to journalism. "I realized that the real world had stories far more compelling than fiction," he recalls. "Scientists editing human DNA, entrepreneurs building the future, investigators uncovering fraud—these weren't fantasy. They were happening right now, and someone needed to tell those stories with the same clarity and urgency that Rowling brought to her wizarding world."

At North Carolina State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Conan honed his craft in investigative reporting and science communication, graduating with a focus on making complex technical subjects accessible without sacrificing accuracy. His professors noted his rare ability to find the human story within dense scientific research—a skill that would become his signature.

After graduating, Conan moved to Austin, Texas, drawn by the city's explosive growth as a biotechnology and technology hub. He cut his teeth covering the Austin startup scene for regional publications, profiling researchers at UT Austin's biotech labs and investigating emerging medical technologies. But he quickly realized traditional media's constraints—word counts, editorial gatekeeping, and cautious legal departments—often buried the most important truths.

In 2024, Conan founded ObjectWire with a simple mission: pure heroism and truth. No corporate sponsors dictating coverage. No advertisers pressuring editorial decisions. Just rigorous, fearless journalism that holds power accountable and celebrates genuine innovation. "Christopher Nolan taught me that complexity doesn't require confusion," Boyle explains. "The truth can be intricate, layered, even dark—but it should always be clear. That's what we do at ObjectWire."

Today, Conan specializes in CRISPR gene editing, biotechnology breakthroughs, clinical trial analysis, and the intersection of science, policy, and ethics. His reporting has exposed fraudulent medical claims, celebrated genuine scientific heroes, and helped readers understand technologies that will reshape humanity—from topical gene therapies to AI-assisted drug discovery.

When not writing, Conan can be found at Austin coffee shops debating bioethics, attending UT research symposiums, or re-watching The Prestige for the hundredth time, still finding new layers in Nolan's meditation on obsession and truth. He believes journalism, at its best, is a form of magic—not illusion, but revelation.