Teresa Carr

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Or, otter.ai could just fix the bloody thing.

On avg, having a baby in the U.S.costs nearly $3,000 out of pocket; infant childcare costs about $18,000/yr. (And far more in some areas.) Can't imagine why Americans aren't popping out more kids.

Curious about THC inflation and contamination in legal cannabis? I'm on Reddit today at noon PT/3p ET to talk about my investigative reporting for @Undark. Ask me anything!

Can In-Utero Exposure to Acetaminophen Cause Autism and ADHD? The question is a matter of fierce debate among scientists. Now it's making its way into the courtroom.

I’ve updated a ‘23 Undark story that takes a deep dive into the data on the potential link between prenatal use of acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders. It reflects the uncertainty and nuance that is missing in much of the coverage. I hope you’ll read and share. undark.org/2023/07/10/c...

Can In-Utero Exposure to Acetaminophen Cause Autism and ADHD? The question is a matter of fierce debate among scientists. Now it's making its way into the courtroom.

To answer key questions about a possible link between acetaminophen and autism, I recommend this deep dive I did for @Undark in '23. Since then, a review of 46 studies found inconsistent evidence and a Swedish study of siblings (one exposed; one not) found no association. undark.org/2023/07/10/c...

Good Lord, no. You are not interviewing Joaquin Oliver and this is not journalism.

What could go wrong?

The question implies a moral justice that doesn’t always materialize. Some people will carry their evil or misguideness to the end without a pang of conscience. But, regardless, the world will move on.

Weed Regulation Is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed? On the Friday before Thanksgiving last year, the white dome of the Oklahoma State...

The U.S. struggles to regulate the booming cannabis market without federal guidance.

Legal cannabis products often fail independent tests for THC, pesticides, & heavy metals.

Grantee @teresacarr.bsky.social‬, @aleszu.bsky.social, and Paulina Rowińska report for @undark.org. bit.ly/3UoiVpJ

Weed Regulation is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?

Weed Regulation is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs
by @teresacarr.bsky.social for @undarated.bsky.social

Lots of legal #marijuana is sold with inflated #THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?
undark.org/2025/07/16/c...

Weed Regulation is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?

My investigation on the cannabis industry for @undark.org — supported by @pulitzercenter.bsky.social — took me from farms in OR to MA testing labs to the OK capitol, uncovering corruption and highlighting change makers along the way.

It's quite the ride. Enjoy! undark.org/2025/07/16/c...

Or — hear me out — maybe the key question is how girls who were raped find justice.

World’s Premier Cancer Institute Faces Crippling Cuts and Chaos - KFF Health News After spearheading a 34% cut in cancer mortality, the National Cancer Institute at the NIH is bleeding resources and staff and could see its budget cut by nearly 40%.

I'm currently in treatment for an aggressive breast cancer, so this is personal. But, good grief, cancer touches every family. This affects everyone. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

A great example of the need for a public editor. The story may have been a calculated attempt at both-sides-ism, but that can't have been worth the reputation hit.

FFS. Mom, journalist, and former Texan here. Texas is purple. Children are dead. No one deserves this. In the worst moment of their lives, the last thing folks need is another unempathetic asshole.

@nytimes.com You know what would be awesome to have right about now? A public editor.

Godspeed to journalists covering the protests. Be safe. Shine a light.

Bookworms.

Atul Gawande on Instagram: "“No children are dying on my watch,” said Rubio. It's blatantly false. So far, 190,000 children and 90,000 adults have died due to the dismantling of USAID (even assuming... 9 likes, 0 comments - atul.gawande on May 24, 2025: "“No children are dying on my watch,” said Rubio. It's blatantly false. So far, 190,000 children and 90,000 adults have died due to the dismantlin...

“No children are dying on my watch,” said Rubio. It's blatantly false. Credible estimates count 190K deaths so far.

In Kenya, I am seeing devastating impact, incl this child's starvation & many deaths directly caused by Rubio’s actions. More in my @msnbc.com clip. www.instagram.com/atul.gawande...

...every time I *shop.

Kroger Stores Overcharging Shoppers on Sale Items, CR Price Check Finds - Consumer Reports Consumers say Kroger has a price tag problem, resulting in overcharges for many grocery items. We sent shoppers to stores to check.

Kudos to @consumerreports.org @theguardian.com and FERN for this investigation of price gouging at Kroger. I've caught overcharges, and had them corrected, but like most folks, I can hardly check prices on my entire cart every time I chart.

www.consumerreports.org/money/questi...

If these trying times are giving you a headache, have I got the book for you! And for a limited time, you can get 25% off @barnesandnoble.com.

We’ve grown accustomed to pretty safe food. Reupping this post from the wonderful @deborahb.bsky.social as a reminder of why food regulations are a good thing.

It does make one wonder if those axing federal funding for biomedical research decided that studying the health of elderly women simply wasn’t relevant.

You could go with the menstrual cycle classes b/c women are too stupid to know how to make babies.

OR, hear me out, decent wages, low-cost healthcare, paid maternity leave, affordable childcare, and universal pre-K.

I write for @undark.org, an independent, nonprofit science magazine, and I respect the privacy of sources. My Signal is TeresaCarr.36.

Oh FFS. One of the many reasons outlets need actual science journalists to report on science.

How to leak to a journalist Planning to leak? Read these tips first.

How to leak to a journalist!

featuring a bunch of good advice from those who know: @marisakabas.bsky.social @amandabecker.bsky.social @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social @rmac.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social @juliaangwin.com @benmullin.bsky.social & @maxtani.bsky.social

South Park character style of Governor Jared Polis.

South Park character style of Governor Jared Polis.

No one likes an unflattering photo or painting of themselves, which is why I went against the grain for my official portrait… #AprilFools