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Movie Superheroes Join Forces with Science

Posted July 17, 2012 7:37 AM

From msnbc.com: Science:

Maybe Batman couldn't swoop to safety using his cape as a glider, and maybe psychologists would question his sanity - but even Hollywood's superheroes have to pay some attention to scientific realities. Striking the right balance between scientific plausibility and dramatic flair is one of the keys to a successful superhero movie, says James Kakalios, who teaches physics at the University of Minnesota and also serves as a consultant for movies such as "The Amazing Spider-Man."

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