SCI 100 Module One Activity Template: Topic Exploration
Instructions
Visit the
Science Daily
website to choose a natural science–related news story published within the past
six months on a topic of interest to you. Ensure the article meets the criteria provided in the Module One
Activity Guidelines and Rubric.
Answer the following questions about your chosen scientific news story. Replace the bracketed text
below with your responses.
Provide the title and link to your chosen news story so your instructor may locate it.
Astronomers discover new link between dark matter and
clumpiness of the universe
Astronomers discover new link between dark matter and clumpiness of the universe --
ScienceDaily
Summarize the main idea of the news story you selected. This should only take 1–2 sentences.
Researchers recently revealed a theoretical breakthrough that could explain both the nature
of invisible dark matter and the large-scale structure of our universe. This is also known as
the cosmic web. The results have established a new link between the two longstanding
problems in astronomy, opening new possibilities for understanding the cosmos.
Briefly explain any prior knowledge and what you’d like to know more about regarding your selected
news story.
Although I am an avid fan of anything astrological, I have not gone into research on this
particular subject yet, so I don’t have much prior knowledge on it.
I am very interested in
further expanding my knowledge on exactly how axions, dark matter, and light make such a
difference in the makeup of a universe.
Discuss the value of the scientific research presented in your selected news story for contemporary
society.
Further research on this subject will allow us to understand the origin of the universe, its
evolution and determine its future. Studying dark matter can bring completely new knowledge
and concepts to light that we had no idea about.
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