On the pages of Marvel Comics, millionaire industrialist Tony Stark becomes Iron Man when he dons an armored suit of his own invention, increasing his strength by a factor of 90. And Spider-Man, who has delighted generations with his ability to scale walls, stops villains in their tracks with thin strands of synthetic webbing shot from his wrists.
Sound impossible?
As Stan Lee, chairman emeritus of Marvel Enterprises, would say, "Worry not, true believers." The "Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition," which opened Sunday at the California Science Center in Exposition Park, makes the case that, scientifically speaking, superhero powers aren't as far-fetched as they once seemed.
Using Marvel comic book characters as a jumping-off point, the exhibition explores achievements in science and technology via full-body, interactive experiences.
Although it's not the first time that comic book characters have been featured in a science museum, organizers say the Marvel show is by far the most expansive.
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