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Science of superheroes exhibition

David Pescovitz at 2:30 pm Fri, Mar 17, 2006

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The Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition looks like a lot of fun. It opens March 26 at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. From the Science Center site:
 Images Wallpaper Wallpaper 1024X768 Hulk Wallpaper Is there a biological basis to Hulk’s transformation? How can knowledge of simple mechanics help us command the strength of Iron Man? Find the answers to these questions and more. Learn about the remarkable achievements of current science and technology – achievements that in many ways give us special powers we dream of through the comics – while living the fantasy of your favorite Marvel Super Hero.
And from the exhibition site:
Step into the incredible Marvel® Universe and experience all of your favorite Super Heroes™ (Link to Cory's post calling bullshit on this trademark claim -ed.) and Villains. Over 30 amazing action stations reveal the powerful real-life science within Marvel®'s legends. Discover how Bruce Banner's emotions transform him into the Incredible Hulk! Dangle from the "Spider Web" and climb the walls, Spider-Man style! Destroy evil with Wolverine, Storm and the rest of the X-Men! Take command of Iron Man's armor and lift a car! Sharpen your senses in Daredevil's darkened world! Find it all at the most action-packed science exhibition ever!
Link to Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition site, Link to California Science Center

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