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The Physics of Superheroes

James Kakalios

An exploration of the science behind the powers of popular comic superheroes reveals how differences between Krypton and Earth might enable some of Superman's abilities, the number of hamburgers that Flash would need to run at supersonic speeds, and more. 40,000 first printing.

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StarTalk Radio

It was mentioned as one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's favorite books by James Kakalios, highlighting the intersection of physics and popular culture.

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One of your favorite books of mine is The Physics of Superheroes, but that's not your latest book.

— Episode: Cosmic Queries: Time and Higher Dimensio...

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Time and Higher Dimensions

It was mentioned as one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's favorite books by James Kakalios, highlighting the intersection of physics and popular culture.

"

One of your favorite books of mine is The Physics of Superheroes, but that's not your latest book.

Episode: The Geekiverse, with Kevin Smith

It was mentioned as a book written by a physicist, discussing the science behind superheroes, and used as a resource by Hollywood creators to ensure scientific accuracy.

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He's a professor of physics and this is a book he wrote maybe 10 years ago, The Physics of Superheroes.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Time and Higher Dimensions

It was mentioned as one of Neil deGrasse Tyson's favorite books by James Kakalios, who was a guest on the podcast.

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One of your favorite books of mine is The Physics of Superheroes, but that's not your latest book.

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