New to the Forum & Need Paper Subject Suggestions

[FluffyArmadilo]

Hi y'all, I am new to the physics forums. I really like Astronomy and Physics. This is a sort of a homework question but I couldn't find the right category to put it in. I have an english paper due soon and I need to find a topic. The paper is supposed to be about a controversial issue. I've been trying to find a subject related to physics or astronomy but can't find anything. If any of you know any controversial physics topics I would love to hear them and greatly appreciate it. Thanks! :)

 

[gabriel.dac]

There is a forum for homework stuff, but adminswill move the thread to the right place

A controversial issue is relativity and quantuum physics maybe

 

[FluffyArmadilo]

Cool, thank you very much!

 

[dipole]

If you want something somewhat less technical, then you could write about the value of organizations such as SETI and similar searched for intelligent life.

Another issue is the value of human spaceflight and enterprises such as the ISS.

 

[LudusRex]

Welcome to the physics forums! It's great to see your interest in both astronomy and physics. As for your paper topic, there are many controversial issues within the fields of physics and astronomy that you could explore. One topic that comes to mind is the debate surrounding dark matter and dark energy. These are two mysterious components that make up a large portion of our universe, yet we know very little about them. Some scientists argue that they are necessary to explain the observed behavior of galaxies and the expansion of the universe, while others propose alternative theories that do not require the existence of dark matter or dark energy.

Another controversial topic in physics is the search for a theory of everything, which seeks to unify all the fundamental forces of nature into one cohesive framework. This has been a long-standing challenge in the field and has led to many different theories and approaches, each with its own supporters and detractors.

In astronomy, you could explore the controversy surrounding exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life. While some scientists believe that there must be other intelligent life forms in the universe, others argue that the conditions for life are so specific that it is unlikely to exist elsewhere.

These are just a few suggestions, but there are many other controversial topics in physics and astronomy that you could explore for your paper. I recommend doing some further research and finding a topic that interests you the most. Good luck with your paper!