The Science of Superheroes, Mark Brake
The Science of Superheroes, Mark Brake
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The Science of Superheroes
The Secrets Behind Speed, Strength, Flight, Evolution, and More

Author: Mark Brake

Narrator: Nicholas Tekosky

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Library Ideas

Published: 07/29/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Science


Synopsis

Discover the science behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes—the physics, chemistry, and biology of Superman, Iron Man, Captain Americam, Aquaman, Spiderman, Cyborg, and more!
The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact?
Enter The Science of Superheroes, which address more than fifty topics that span the worlds of your favorite superheroes and villains. Explore and examine their amazing abilities and fantastic gadgets with a detailed scientific lens.
The scientific questions examined within this book include:


Can an Iron Man suit be made?How does Thor's hammer work?Could any known forms of radiation cause superpowers?How many calories does Superman need each day?Could you cross a Lamborghini and a hummer to make the Batmobile Tumbler?And many more!
Whether you're a movie or comic buff, this book is certain to entertain and open your eyes to the truth behind these amazing characters.

About Mark Brake

Mark Brake developed the world's first science and science fiction degree in 1999 and launched the world's first astrobiology degree in 2005. He's communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Cinema. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mitch on May 13, 2022

This book is touted as a scientific examination of superhero powers, but I found it to be at least as much the author's speculative fantasies as actual scientific fact. Therefore- disappointing. Additionally, he made rather sweeping generalizations, took things off in odd directions that didn't go an......more

Goodreads review by Peter on July 03, 2023

This book came out at the wrong time. It predates the arrival of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and so a few of the now more famous superheroes are missing. At the time, no one probably noticed, but it does make it feel a bit dated. In some respects there are two books in one here. Each entry starts......more

Goodreads review by Danny on November 30, 2019

Some of the chapters were more filler than anything.......more