The Avengers franchise is a source of entertainment during quarantine, for fans and scientists alike.
It’s not easy to stay busy or entertained during this unsettling quarantine period. However astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has found the solution, by finding the slightest mistake and anomalies from the Marvel Universe characters, The Avengers.
Some accumulated comic book reflections follow, if anybody’s interested…
As a scientist, I lean Avengers universe, if only because many of their superheroes started as scientists, or derive their powers from authentically fictional (rather than fantastically magical) science concepts. pic.twitter.com/eSdGhmU9Pq
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 2, 2020
The approach does not aim to criticize the lack of realism but rather to educate the public on a few scientific points about the characters abilities. He explained that his interest came from the scientific journey of many superheroes and how the scientific concepts have adjusted to the fiction that influenced the films.
If Bruce Banner retains his original mass when he expands to become the Hulk, then his body must become less dense. If so, then in his Hulked state, he'd have the density of a champagne cork. I’m just sayin’. pic.twitter.com/XOielzut72
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 2, 2020
Seems to me, if Thor is a god, with godlike powers, then he doesn't really need big muscles. pic.twitter.com/4JC4LbGWeT
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 2, 2020
In 1991 Marvel introduced a Thor’s Hammer trading card declaring Mjölnir to be made of the Asgardian metal Uru, weighing 42.3 lbs — but they didn’t specify where in the universe. That weight on the Mars moon Deimos, for example, corresponds to 140,000 pounds on Earth. pic.twitter.com/v984LzCJYr
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 2, 2020
After much reflection on this matter, I’ve concluded that among superheroes with no superpowers, Ironman beats Batman in a cage match, but Bruce Wayne beats Tony Stark. And Black Widow beats everyone. pic.twitter.com/gWw7gzVcSN
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 2, 2020
Neil is one the biggest Nerds of this generation, and one of the major characteristics that comes with being a Nerd is extreme criticism. In all seriousness and lightness, Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his passion for science and superheroes.
