Iron Man

Superhero science: UC Davis professor Ricardo Castro brings superheroes to reality with materials science

By April Gocha / December 1, 2015

UC Davis professor Ricardo Castro’s “Science of Superheroes” undergraduate course, born from a childhood love of comic books, is capitalizing on pop culture to communicate enthusiasm in materials science to young students.

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Video: Whether for sport or special forces, Iron Man suits generate buzz in the world of armor

By Jessica McMathis / March 3, 2014

With the development of new high-tech body armor, the iconic Iron-Man suit is no longer relegated to comic books and blockbuster films.

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