Stanford Researcher Explains the Science of Captain America and the Hulk’s Powers [VIDEO]

"Get in, losers. We're going to do science."

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Aug 18, 2014 10:54 am

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Stanford biologist Sebastian Alvarado is here to take the wind out of your sails, pedants. Superheroes will probably never be 100% scientifically accurate, but Alvarado’s rationalizations for the real science that could be at work behind the Hulk and Captain America would make the Science Bros. proud.

(via Polygon)

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.