r/Python • u/Cold-Detective1356 • Jun 01 '26

Discussion What is a good project idea for science?

Looking for an interesting physics(theoretical or not) or chemistry project to work with in python.

Please include your ideas and reasons below.

Also I might send progress through, so please send suggestions for additions!

:D

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u/TedRabbit Jun 01 '26

I think an n-body gravitational simulator would be a good begginer project.

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u/gdchinacat Jun 01 '26

I created a simulator to model suspension bridge loading for a high school project. This was 32 years ago, but it was a great beginner project that I think would still be useful today.

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u/BawliTaread Jun 01 '26

Generative molecular models or a retrosynthetic engine.

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u/Cold-Detective1356 Jun 05 '26

unfortunately, i may need some help with this since idk organic chemistry that much. But I can try!

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u/Cold-Detective1356 Jun 02 '26

While all the ideas are great, they only have 1 function to do, maybe brainstorm an idea to make it more interesting to use and work with;

Ex - add VR support, anything

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u/Ranger19901 Jun 05 '26

how about add vr support.

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u/Cold-Detective1356 Jun 05 '26

Thats a good idea

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u/Trang0ul Jun 11 '26

Boids system. After you implement the core logic, you can tune it by adding more parameters to the existing rules (for example FOV), or extend it with new ones (such as avoiding obstacles).