'The Physics of Superheroes' enables you to learn what the physics of forces & motion can reveal about Superman's strength, the true cause of the destruction of his home planet Krypton, & what villains Magneto & Electro can teach us about the nature of electricity. This book is of interest to both comic-book fans & physicists.

Most of us are clueless when it comes to the physics that makes our modern world so convenient. What's the simple science behind motion sensors, touch screens and toasters? How do we enter our offices using touch-on passes or find our way to new places using GPS? In The Physics of Everyday Things, James Kakalios takes us on an amazing journey into the subatomic marvels that underlie so much of what we use and take for granted. Breaking down the world of things into a single day, Kakalios engages our curiosity about how our refrigerators keep food cool, how a plane manages to remain...