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The Science of Superheroes!

Superheroes in comics and movies can do amazing things! But are any of those things actually possible? Let's Find out!

Introduction

 

Did you know that it is entirely possible to deflect bullets from bracelets? (it is!) How many calories does the Flash need to consume each day? So many that he has little time to do much else than eat! (710,000,000kcal/day). What are the physics of leaping tall buildings with a single bound? Did you know that Kryptonite really does exist? (only it's called jadarite and it's not green).  Of what is Spiderman's web made and how does he swing from it? Can we make vibranium? (The CIA is working on that problem as we "speak"). We're exploring all these things and more, so read on!