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This page collects the 130 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Scientific Research”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Public Health, Climate Change, and Public Health.

Active Bills

State BillRHODE ISLANDMay 12, 2026Rhode Island Bill Expands State Crime Laboratory Commission to Nine Members and Alters Expertise RequirementsRhode Island legislation expands the State Crime Laboratory Commission to nine members, adds requirements for expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, and scientific research, and designates thState BillMARYLANDMay 12, 2026Maryland transfers Human-Relevant Research Fund contribution collection to Department of AgricultureState BillMARYLANDMar 2, 2026Maryland creates three clean energy advisory councils and special funds funded by technology feesFederal BillFEDERALMay 7, 2025The RESEARCHER Act (S. 1664)

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  1. Sun, Oct 251 item
    1. The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foodsThis article examines the ongoing scientific and political debate surrounding ultraprocessed foods, exploring conflicting research on health impacts, varying definitions of food processing, and proposHillsborough County
  2. Sat, Oct 241 item
    1. Study links regular tea consumption to lower vascular disease riskA study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that regular tea drinkers are about 11% less likely to develop vascular disease, though the degree of risk reduction depends on consumption Hillsborough County
  3. Thu, Sep 101 item
    1. German Aerospace Center study reports Mercury is shrinking faster than previously believedA new study reports that Mercury's shrinkage may be 30% greater than previously believed, resulting in a loss in diameter of up to 14 miles. Researchers attribute the contraction to the cooling and coMiami-Dade County
  4. Tue, Sep 82 items
    1. Florida International University Study Examines Mosquito Feeding Preferences and Repellent DesignA recent Florida International University study examines what attracts mosquitoes to certain people in order to aid in the design of repellents and local population reduction efforts.Hillsborough County
    2. Florida International University Study Examines Mosquito Host PreferencesHillsborough County
  5. Fri, Sep 42 items
    1. Florida International University researchers study host preference in three South Florida mosquito speciesResearchers at Florida International University are investigating why three common South Florida mosquito species exhibit specific preferences for certain human hosts. The study aims to understand theMiami-Dade County
    2. Florida International University researchers study mosquito feeding preferences in South FloridaMiami-Dade County
  6. Tue, Sep 11 item
    1. Researchers track shark populations off Long Island coastMarine researchers are tagging and tracking shark species off the coast of the Hamptons to study migration patterns and the presence of a great white shark nursery. The study aims to gather data on hoMiami-Dade County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Kaylee Marreroperson3 mentions
  2. 02Matthew DeGennaroperson3 mentions
  3. 03Florida International Universityorganization3 mentions
  4. 04119other3 mentions
  5. 05Rand Paulperson2 mentions
  6. 06Florida International Universityorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representativesorganization2 mentions
  8. 08John Brunoperson2 mentions
  9. 09PNASother2 mentions
  10. 10South Floridalocation2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsRhode Island Bill Expands State Crime Laboratory Commission to Nine Members and Alters Expertise Requirements, Maryland transfers Human-Relevant Research Fund contribution collection to Department of Agriculture, Maryland creates three clean energy advisory councils and special funds funded by technology fees (+1 more)
  • Topic to peopleKaylee Marrero, Matthew DeGennaro, Rand Paul (+1 more)
  • Topic to orgsFlorida International University, Florida International University, Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives
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  1. Oct 25, 2026NewsThe science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
  2. Oct 24, 2026NewsStudy links regular tea consumption to lower vascular disease risk
  3. Sep 10, 2026NewsGerman Aerospace Center study reports Mercury is shrinking faster than previously believed
  4. Sep 8, 2026NewsFlorida International University Study Examines Mosquito Feeding Preferences and Repellent Design
  5. Sep 8, 2026NewsFlorida International University Study Examines Mosquito Host Preferences
  6. Sep 4, 2026NewsFlorida International University researchers study host preference in three South Florida mosquito species
  7. Sep 4, 2026NewsFlorida International University researchers study mosquito feeding preferences in South Florida
  8. Sep 1, 2026NewsResearchers track shark populations off Long Island coast
  9. Aug 28, 2026NewsFederal funding expiration threatens Biogeochemical-ARGO ocean monitoring program
  10. Aug 27, 2026NewsStudy finds El Nino weather events are intensifying due to human-caused climate change

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