If you haven't already picked a topic, here are some ideas you might want to explore. Some of the ideas will have a name next to them. Those students have expressed interest about the topic. Also pay attention to this: some sceince is "scientifically controversial" other science is "socially controversial". I'd like you to think about that, too.
Fuel cell technology - Most cars today are powered by what's called an "internal combustion engine" which needs fossil fuels to run. Fuel cells covert hydrogen into electric energy. It would be clean and abundant energy. Many people think fuel cells will never be able to meet all the world's energy needs. LUIS? You've expressed interest in mechanics.
Other forms of alternative energy -- wind, hydro electric, cold fusion etc. (Except solar. I already did that.)
Pluto - Is it a planet or an asteroid? Trung? You like space science.
Evolution - This scientific topic has been debated for 150 years. Whatever you say will probably have been said, but that's okay. It will be good practice to write and develop a thesis.
Stem cell harvesting - This is a hot topic! Studying it will reinforce all you know about mitosis and meiosis. And it will give you insight into a hotly debated topic.
Cloning - this could include cloning animals like Dolly the sheep to raise for our food supply. Many people don't agree with this because it changes our food source. Others say that we could choose traits which would help the animal grow faster or resist disease.
Genetically Modified Organisms - Every country right now is in the middle of this debate. Some people think we should not mess with our food that we grow. Others, just like the argument above, feel that if we can make a tomato that will be immune to white flies, why not? What's the problem with that? Argue it. Khoa, you seemed to be interested in this topic.
Global warming - mostly socially debateable because there's so much scientific evidence to prove that the world is heating up. Scientists like proof.
String theory - I just learned that this is up for argument right now. I won't pretend to know anything about physics but if it interests you, go for it. String theory and the nature of matter.
Human body clock and issues related to time -- This also enters into the field of physics. Of course we've not explored any physics but maybe in your country you did?
Artificial intelligence - This has long been a topic for film makers too - A.I., Blade Runner, Minority Report, I Robot. Remember you'll have to study some of the science out there. M.I.T (amazing U.S. university) has a huge A.I. program.
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