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06/01/2005 08:51:21 PM · #1 |
Hey, guys!
For next year, I have enrolled in a high-level science research program that is available at my school. In it, we will be studying, researching, and presenting a formal scientific journal on one specific topic that we will be working with over a three-year period.
I have absolutely no idea as to what I want to study... so I am looking for some intuitive and deep sciences that I may do research on. I am not limited to any type of lab space as those formalities are smoothened out after the topic is chosen. I still have a while to narrow down topics, but it would so helpful if I could get some links or ideas on topics to research.
To narrow things down a little bit, I need something that I can really delve into rather than something that only breaches the brim of the water. I am more interested in some fields than others, but I'd rather your suggestions not be biased based on what I think I am interested in.
So anything would help. If you have any links, ideas, suggestions, words, anything --- it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions I can answer that as well.
Thanks!
Lee
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06/01/2005 08:52:56 PM · #2 |
Just a suggestion, how about reasearching a way to improve resolution in film? Since digital has surpassed film in quality, why not try to find a way for film to be competitive again?
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06/01/2005 09:32:15 PM · #3 |
ok here goes...
figure out a way to generate enough energy to keep the car moving without stopping to recharge
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06/01/2005 09:40:13 PM · #4 |
Determine if there is a link between the ocurrence of Rosaria, Chronic Fatigue-Immuno Deficiancy Syndrome (CFIDS) and Breast Cancer.
During my mother's treatment for breast cancer, she was often given white and sometimes red-blood cell treatments. Those times directly after the treatments, I personally noted that she had increased energy and less symptoms of the 'sore-throat' raspiness in her voice that was related to the CIFIDS. SHe also noted that a majority of the women in her Chronic Fatigue support group had either already been through some form of breast cancer or cancer-like experience.
I'm no scientist, but if I was and had the opportunity to study the relationships there, I would.
Message edited by author 2005-06-01 21:41:03.
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06/01/2005 09:43:44 PM · #5 |
I've always wanted to do a study on the effects of open nudity/sexuality in family life compared to fundamentalist anti-sexuality in the development of children, and how far it goes to determining healthy adult sexual relationships in the future, and tolerance towards a more open societal atmosphere... I think it would be a hell of a surprising and informing study.
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06/01/2005 09:54:11 PM · #6 |
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06/01/2005 09:56:19 PM · #7 |
An old professor of mine shared his dicertation with me and I thought it was wonderfully thought provoking though the subject seemed so simple. It took him 2 years to research and write.
The subject was: Jump
Actually, it investigated what causes the human body to have that ability. :)
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06/01/2005 09:59:35 PM · #8 |
Tranquil,
If physics is not out of the picture, consider exploring whether C (Speed of light in a vacuum) is as constant as we've believed? |
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06/01/2005 10:01:25 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
Tranquil,
If physics is not out of the picture, consider exploring whether C (Speed of light in a vacuum) is as constant as we've believed? |
NOTHING is out of the picture!
Thank you everyone so far for your input... some very intriguing stuff!!! Keep it coming... the more the merrier, seiously! Link it up and keep those creative juices flowing!
Thanks so much,
Lee |
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06/01/2005 10:04:37 PM · #10 |
The impact of climate/weather on human health and evolution (or vice versa)
Teen pregnancy - from any angle or form of study, be it biological, medical, social, socio-economic, or any other way you want to look at it, the topic is ENDLESS
Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus in males
The colonization of Mars
The inherent differences in male and female brain science/chemistry
Cerebral hemisphere dominance
The impact of scent on both long- and short-term memory, possibly even the use of aromatherapy with Alzheimer's patients
There are just a few off the top of my head; I'll post more later after I have time to think. ;o)
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06/01/2005 10:07:34 PM · #11 |
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06/01/2005 10:08:50 PM · #12 |
| The strength and energy loss from sexual orgasm considered by a professional athlete before world class competition... |
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06/01/2005 10:09:39 PM · #13 |
[quote=theSaj] Tranquil,
Do you realize that proving this wrong would cause absolute chaos!...this would mean Einstein was wrong...that means wahh! :P
I do believe it was you tranquil who posted the little reading on how the eye focuses and similarities between the eye and lens optics (or something like that)..I would not mind seeing an extension on that.
I also just did a little (by a little i mean a couple of months, not three years...) research project on different teaching philosophies through different decades. I think it would be interesting to see how current teaching philosophies coincide with modern views of how humans, and probably more specifically, young children learn. I dont know how much a science project this would be...but you asked for ideas :)
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06/01/2005 10:14:22 PM · #14 |
on a not so serious note: I have a friend that has always wondered what long terms effects it would have to teach a child things incorrectly; like the color orange is called blue and blue orange, chair is pen, etc. Or the effects of never saying the word NO to a child.
He also wants to teach a dog to lay down when you say sit and sit when you say shake or stuff like that...at least a lot less damaging to a dog than to a human.
If it were me I would lean more towards research that could help people like others have already mentioned. |
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06/01/2005 10:23:06 PM · #15 |
Microwave ovens work by "exciting" atoms, right? (don't be picky, if I'm anywhere near close to being right, then it's good enough for now). It makes them move faster, that is why food gets hot.
Here comes my suggestion: figure out an ANTI microwave oven. You put in hot food, it slows down the movement of the atoms (or whatever is doing the whizzing about) and therefore cools the food down.
Using the right settings of power and time, food can be snap frozen in seconds.
I have always wanted one of those. Please get onto it. Thanks :-) |
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06/01/2005 10:25:22 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by di53:
ok here goes...
figure out a way to generate enough energy to keep the car moving without stopping to recharge |
I have that solution and it is pretty much available today with parts readily available. Just the design/installation and power outputs need to be resolved to work with a 12 volt system.
I am really suprised I have not seen it mentioned anywhere.
Maybe I need to contact hte paten office :)
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06/01/2005 10:30:24 PM · #17 |
Just a thought (things I think about)
Autism - How there is so much of it these days compared to years back. What causes it? What could cause it? Perhaps speak with high functioning people with autism to get a view. But something I thought about was....the food we eat, preservatives, pollution (lead,
dioxin, water we drink), etc...how much of that affects people and their offspring and the diseases/disabilities that are showing up now-a-days. Look at what we as humans did 100 years ago (eating, working our asses off, less pollution, weighed less!, etc) compared to today and we have all of these diseases!! It's very scary to me....sometimes I think too much :)
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06/01/2005 10:31:42 PM · #18 |
Tranquil, how about studying the affects of artifical light on humans and other life forums. I know some reasearch has been done on it and studies show that people who are (usually nightshift workers) exposed to artifical light when the body is supposed to be sleeping are more prone to cancer due to the body NOT producing melatonin in sufficient levels to maintain proper health (or something like that)
or you can help out the IDA (international darksky association) by proving how much of the night sky (stars, galaxies and nebula) will be visible in 10 years vs 20 years ago do to increased night light.
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06/01/2005 10:46:11 PM · #19 |
Another random thought, the effect of radio transmission devices or noise(wireless internet, network, 2ghz phones, subwoofer magnets and low output hum, 900 mhz bluetooth etc) on blologicals that are enclosed in small spaces (say under 750 sq feet) for long periods of time.
I've noted a massive increase in my ringing in the ears and a lot less tolerance for noise since all that stuff has come into my life.
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06/01/2005 10:50:39 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Arcanist:
Another random thought, the effect of radio transmission devices or noise(wireless internet, network, 2ghz phones, subwoofer magnets and low output hum, 900 mhz bluetooth etc) on blologicals that are enclosed in small spaces (say under 750 sq feet) for long periods of time.
I've noted a massive increase in my ringing in the ears and a lot less tolerance for noise since all that stuff has come into my life. |
EXCELLENT idea!!!
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06/01/2005 11:41:04 PM · #21 |
| What color/color combo of campaign signs are most effective at getting candidates elected? |
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06/02/2005 12:09:17 AM · #22 |
| I would like to see a study done linking feeds (containing hormones and steroids) given to cattle and chickens and the weight gain of children. |
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06/02/2005 12:15:00 AM · #23 |
Research Peace on Earth.. and Mars too, if you have time.
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06/02/2005 12:24:11 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by LKMote:
I would like to see a study done linking feeds (containing hormones and steroids) given to cattle and chickens and the weight gain of children. |
Another good one!!
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06/02/2005 12:25:56 AM · #25 |
In all seriousness, I have found biochemical research to be the most interesting. However, I'm majoring in biochemistry and this should therefore be no surprise. I know you don't want to sway our opinions on what you should look into, but it might be more productive to give us at least a few sciences so that we can pose questions or topics for you - especially since research projects will often be highly specific and seldom will cover the entire realm of a particular area of science. A couple questions that I have off the bat:
1. Are these scientific findings expected to be novel/groundbreaking, or possibly confirming and slightly expanding on past discoveries?
2. Are you asking us for specific research projects, or general research topics? Researching metabolism is certainly broader than researching the effects of cyanide on metabolism in mice, which is also different from the competitive binding of cyanide to Fe in cytochrome a3. If you're going to be writing a scientific journal (or do you mean a scientific article?), I would assume you'd want to lean more towards the general end of things.
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