The Physics of Superheroes (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Physics of Superheroes Saturday, August 1 2009.

• The Physics of Superheroes applies the reality of physics to the fantasy of comic books. James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes—and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including: • What Superman’s strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration • How Iceman’s and Storm’s powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics • The physics behind the death of Spider-Man’s girlfriend Gwen Stacy • Why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses!

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Physics of Superheroes Wednesday, July 22 2009.

• Added a contributor: James Kakalios: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Physics of Superheroes Friday, July 17 2009.

• JERRY SIEGEL AND JOSEPH SHUSTER'S original conception of Superman was of a pulp action hero with a liberal dose of science fiction added to lend an air of plausibility for their hero's great strength.