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The Physics of Superman

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the kryptonian-motion dept.

eieken writes "The physics of Superman mostly belong in the realm of comic books, but some scientists decided to give their input on the matter. The article tells of 'a scientific experiment in which a researcher put several chickens in a centrifuge and raised them in twice-normal gravity for months at a time. When they emerged, the chickens were stronger and had larger bones and muscles, and greater endurance. In other words, they were superchickens.' Do they have human sized centrifuges?"

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  1. Larry Niven by tacarat · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I remember reading his analysis about Superman and reproduction. Delving into the possiblity of reproducing with Supergirl (ruled out; Krypotonian incest bad) and killing Lois accidentally during sex (sperm that's more powerful than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, etc...). http://www.larryniven.org/

    I might have to go dig that book back up and see if I can warp some minds...

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    "Common sense will be the death of us all"
  2. Superman!?!?! by XchristX · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hi,

      I am the president of the Linear Momentum Anti-Defamation League, and I must protest the screening of Superman. It is a blatant disrespect for the Laws of Physics and restores the traditional anti-physicist canards of the "motion-libel" that the laws of Physics can be violated with impunity.

    Regards,
    President

    Motto: To stop the defamation of the Laws of Physics. To restore mathematical sanity for all.

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    l'Homme n'est Rien l'Oeuvre Tout: Gustave Flaubert to George Sand
  3. Re:Question... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I really read 'chickens have their wings dipped' the first time I read your post. Time to go for another round of coffee! ;-)