17 October 2017
The Secret Science of Superheroes
Organised by:
SCI's London Group in partnership with UCL's Chemical & Physical Society
UCL UK
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Synopsis
Ever wondered what a superhero eats for breakfast? Do they need a special diet to feed their superpowers? The odd metabolisms of superheroes must mean they have strange dietary needs, from the high calorie diets to fuel flaming bodies and super speeds, to not so obvious requirements for vitamins and minerals.
The Secret Science of Superheroes looks at the underpinning chemistry, physics, and biology needed for their superpowers. Take a look at synthesising elements on demand, genetic evolution, and what superhero suits could be made of.
These topics introduce a wide range of scientific concepts, from protein chemistry to particle physics for a general scientifically interested audience.
Programme
Day 1 - 17th October 2017
Event Schedule
- 17:45
- Event registration
- 18:15
- Event begins
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Venue and Contact
UCL
Department of ChemistryUniversity College London
20 Gordon Street
London, WC1H 0AJ
Emma Thomas
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7598 1594
Email: communications@soci.org
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Speaker
Dr Mark Lorch, University of Hull