The Physics of Superman

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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Larry Niven

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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...