Audrey Carlsen : NPR

Audrey Carlsen Audrey Carlsen is a News Apps Developer for NPR.

Stories By

Audrey Carlsen

Developer, News Apps

Twitter

Audrey Carlsen is a News Apps Developer for NPR.

Story Archive

Subscribe to Daily News Email

Saturday February 6, 2021

Ruth Talbot/NPR

Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think

February 6, 2021 • Not everyone gets tested. A new model estimates how many infections are missed because of this and how many people are actively shedding the virus. The results lend urgency to the vaccine race.

Thursday January 28, 2021

Daniel Wood/NPR

How are the COVID-19 vaccine and booster campaigns going in your state?

January 28, 2021 • The U.S. is striving to vaccinate as many people as possible against COVID-19 — and keep them up-to-date with boosters. But some states are lagging behind. See how yours is faring.

Wednesday January 13, 2021

The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption

Samuel Corum/Getty Images

House Impeachment Vote: Live Updates

The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted

January 13, 2021 • Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.

How House Members Voted On 25th Amendment Resolution

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., talks with Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., following a vote by the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

House Impeachment Vote: Live Updates

How House Members Voted On 25th Amendment Resolution

January 13, 2021 • The chamber voted to encourage Vice President Pence to take steps to immediately become acting president, arguing that President Trump is unfit to lead the country. Here's a record of the vote.

Wednesday December 9, 2020

NPR

Are COVID hospitalizations high where you live? Look up your hospital

December 9, 2020 • COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to strain U.S. hospitals in certain places, while the burden is easing up in other areas. Look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.

Wednesday November 18, 2020

Caroline Amenabar/NPR, Stephen Melkisethian/Flickr

Biden Administration: Here Are His Cabinet Members And Key Advisers

November 18, 2020 • The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles.

Wednesday September 23, 2020

1 In 7 Americans Have Experienced Dangerous Air Quality Due To Wildfires This Year

A satellite image shows smoke and some of the major fires in Western states on Sept. 13. Sean McMinn/NPR, Source: RAMMB/Colorado State University hide caption

toggle caption

Sean McMinn/NPR, Source: RAMMB/Colorado State University

1 In 7 Americans Have Experienced Dangerous Air Quality Due To Wildfires This Year

September 23, 2020 • Parts of the West Coast experienced very unhealthy or hazardous air from wildfires for the first time ever recorded. Millions endured that smoke for twice as long as the recent average.

Wednesday May 27, 2020

Ruth Talbot/NPR

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

May 27, 2020 • An NPR investigation shows that black and Latino neighborhoods in four large Texas cities have fewer coronavirus testing sites, leaving communities blind to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

Listen · 5:21 5:21

Download
Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/862215848/862904443" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Transcript

Wednesday April 15, 2020

Congress and COVID-19: members' cases and quarantines

The U.S. Capitol has been hit by the coronavirus like the rest of the country, grappling with protective measures and multiple cases. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

toggle caption

Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Congress and COVID-19: members' cases and quarantines

April 15, 2020 • Breakthrough infections continue to hit Capitol Hill, with vaccinated members announcing positive coronavirus cases amid a surge caused by the delta variant.

Sunday June 9, 2013

Courtesy of Ajay Malghan

An Abstract Look At The Food We Eat

June 9, 2013 • Photographer Ajay Malghan takes familiar foods and makes them look foreign. He says it's a statement on genetically modified food, but if you want to just appreciate it as abstract art, that's OK too.

Tuesday April 23, 2013

Recalls Of Dietary Supplements Highlight Mystery Ingredients

Over the past several years, the FDA has deemed many dietary supplements to be "tainted" by unapproved drugs. FDA.gov hide caption

toggle caption

FDA.gov

Recalls Of Dietary Supplements Highlight Mystery Ingredients

April 23, 2013 • More than 200 dietary supplements have been recalled in recent years because they contain drugs that aren't listed on the label and are potentially harmful, an analysis finds.

Thursday April 18, 2013

FDA's Rejection Of Generic OxyContin May Have Side Effects

OxyContin's long-acting formulation makes it popular but also prone to abuse. Toby Talbot/AP hide caption

toggle caption

Toby Talbot/AP

FDA's Rejection Of Generic OxyContin May Have Side Effects

April 18, 2013 • A push to make narcotic painkillers harder to abuse means that generic versions of OxyContin won't be allowed. But drugs that are more resistant to abuse are expensive and can still be addictive.

Wednesday April 17, 2013

The bean of the castor-oil plant, Ricinus communis, is used in the production of castor vegetable oil and ricin, a poison. Sasha Vasko/via Flickr hide caption

toggle caption

Sasha Vasko/via Flickr

How Ricin Can Sicken And Kill

April 17, 2013 • Ricin is a naturally occurring toxin found in castor beans. You can get sick by eating beans. But purified ricin can be made pretty easily and used for no-good.

For Those About To Rock, We Salute Your Ears

Musician Jake Orrall performs onstage at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 14. Temporary hearing loss following concerts and other loud events may protect our ears from more permanent damage. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella hide caption

toggle caption

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella

Shots - Health News

For Those About To Rock, We Salute Your Ears

April 17, 2013 • Research in mice suggests that short-term hearing loss caused by loud noise like rock concerts may protect ears from more serious damage. But adapting to noise can be dangerous, researchers warn.

Thursday April 11, 2013

On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too

Is there a doctor in the house? Chimpanzees eat certain plants to rid themselves of parasites. iStockphoto.com hide caption

toggle caption

iStockphoto.com

Shots - Health News

On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too

April 11, 2013 • Wild animals use all sorts of plants and natural substances to ward off illness. There are chimpanzees that eat leaves to purge parasites and bees that coat hives with resin to beat back bacteria.