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Could your favourite superheroes really exist? Take a look at the
secret science behind superheroes and the incredible real world
breakthroughs that could bring them closer to reality than ever
before. Written by seven diverse academics, this is a look into how
superheroes (and their abilities) may be closer to real science
than you think. Six chapters. Six fascinating areas of science,
breaking down the abilities and characteristics of heroes such as
Batman, Captain America, Ant-Man, Superman and many more!
Astrophysics: We all know the Guardians of the Galaxy, but could
life really be out in the vast expanse of space? Psychology: What
effects could superpowers have on your mental health? This chapter
examines how being a hero could take a toll on you mentally as well
as physically. The Human Body: What astounding feats could our
human bodies be capable of? Could we ever achieve super strength?
And what risks could that bring to us? Engineering: From armour to
robotics limbs, this chapter examines past technology and modern
breakthroughs to see if we could really could suit up and fight
crime. Mathematics: This chapter examines concepts such as time
travel, super speed and growth, versus real world mathematical
theories. Artificial Intelligence: Characters like Vision and
Ultron have become a staple part of comic media, but are we
actually getting close to true artificial intelligence? And what
effects could that have on society? Each chapter contains fantastic
full colour illustrations that capture the fun and action of a
comic book.
This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge
domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the
central concepts, research and debates in this key area. Biological
Psychology outlines the importance and purpose of the biological
approach and contextualises it with other perspectives in
psychology, emphasizing the interaction between biology and the
environment. Learning features including case studies, review
questions and assignments are provided to aid students'
understanding and promote a critical approach. Extended critical
thinking and skill-builder activities develop the reader's
higher-level academic skills.
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