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The secret science of superheroes / edited by Mark Lorch and Andy Miah ; with illustrations by Andy Brunnning.
- Title
- The secret science of superheroes / edited by Mark Lorch and Andy Miah ; with illustrations by Andy Brunnning.
- Publication
- London, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2017]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Request in advance | PN6714 .S43 2017 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xvi, 227 pages; 23 cm
- Summary
- The Secret Science of Superheroes takes a look at our favourite superheroes and their kit, then asks a simple question. If these superpowers actually existed then what else must be? true? What must a Superhero eat for breakfast to fuel their flaming bodies or super speeds? How might superpowers really evolve? What could super materials like vibranium be made of? And could you really create a flying superhero suit? By exploring these topics and more, the book introduces a wide range of scientific concepts, from protein chemistry, to computer science and particle physics to anyone who loves superheroes and science. With explanations from leading science communicators, and illuminating infographics, the book answers some of those nagging questions that, might have crossed your mind whilst enjoying me latest superhero blockbuster. Book jacket.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- The Breakfast of Superheroes / Mark Lorch -- The Evolution of Superpowers / Louise K. Gentle -- The Hallmarks of Hulk / Isabel Pires -- Supervillainy 101 / J. Verran and M. Crossley -- How to Build a Super Soldier / Akchat Rathi -- The Real World Super Metal / Paul R. Coxon -- Is it a Ceramic? Is it Graphene? No it's Vibranium / Mark J. Whiting -- The Science of Super Suits / Suze Kundu -- Why Doesn't the Invisible Woman Bump Into Things? / Kat Day -- The Flash: The Fastest Man on Fire / Brian Mackenwells -- You've Got to Learn to be More...Flexible: The Mechanics of Marvellous / David Jesson -- Big Data, Big Heroes and Bad Computers / Rob Miles -- The Wonder-ous Truth: The Workings of Wonder Woman's Lasso / Felicity Heathcote-Márcz -- Super Frequently Asked Questions / Karl Byrne.
- ISBN
- 1782624872
- 9781782624875
- OCLC
- 987357621
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library