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Author Archives: Lorraine Savage
Challenger disaster: Engineering and psychology research paper topics
The tragedy of the space shuttle Challenger exploding after launch in 1986 was the topic of a recent Science Channel movie aptly called The Challenger Disaster. But the real tragedy, as the movie and recent science articles depict, was the …
Research the scientific events of Comet ISON, comet of the century
Dubbed the “comet of the century,” Comet ISON is a scientist’s dream. The comet has provided much anticipation, speculation and surprise for professional and amateur astronomers around the world. Good research paper topics could be to take an upcoming scientific …
Recent science articles probe science fact in Doctor Who 50th anniversary
Doctor Who first aired on British television November 23, 1963, and was popular with viewers from the very beginning. In true science fiction style, the show introduced bizarre concepts, such as time travel, different dimensions and regeneration, and scary alien …
Economic policy of Federal Reserve Board Chair Nominee Janet Yellen
With Ben Bernanke stepping down as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, President Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to hold the seat. She would be the first woman in the position. On November 14, she answered questions during the Senate …
Student health and obesity: College statistics and ways to help
Good research paper topics on health and fitness may include the problem of obesity on college campuses. Everyone knows about the “freshman 15”—the extra pounds freshmen put on in their first year of college. But the health statistics about overweight …
Recent science articles expose bad science in Gravity movie
Science facts and Hollywood have a tenuous relationship. There’s a little thing called “drama” that gets in the way. Recent science articles have taken the Gravity movie to task for its bad science. While suspenseful with superb special effects, the …
Business women in economics and political science
Here’s a suggestion for good research paper topics for economics, finance, business or political science class: women executives in politics and business. With the recent nomination by President Obama of Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve Chairman, women in positions of …