The Process: Turning Squirrel Girl into a Physics Problem
We’ve all wondered from time to time. If Squirrel Girl and the Rhino fall for about a minute – do they have time for a quick yet meaningful conversation? Admit it – you’ve thought about it. Before we start, let’s get one thing clear – I love Squirrel Girl. As a STEM...
Jumping Hulks Sink Ships – Jumping Up & Pushing Down
Even the Hulk has to follow Isaac Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion. Sure, he might be the strongest there is, but there's no getting around Newton's Laws - especially that last one, which can be a stickler if he’s trying to jump up. In the latest issue of Champions from...
Black Panther’s Favorite Metal – Vibranium!
If you live in the Marvel Universe, vibranium makes the world go ‘round. Okay – not literally, but it’s a major player in the Marvel Universe, both comics and cinematic. Thanks to most vibranium in either Marvel Universe being found in the Black Panther’s home nation...
Extinguishing Fire With Electricity: Superwoman’s Science Trick
Electricity can cause fires, but it can put out fires too? Whaaaaat? (Mild spoilers ahead for Superwoman #1) In DC Comics’ Superwoman #1 (available at your local comic shop, or digitally, on Comixology here), Lana Lang - one of the two new “Superwomen” uses her powers...
Hey – What’s a Positron, and Why is it in Avengers?
The Avengers found themselves in the Negative Zone. Positron time, right? Right. Well…yeah, we’ll go with right. But what is positron action, let alone what’s a positron? That’s just a made-up science-fiction term, isn’t it? After all, Isaac Asimov gave all of his...
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