The Science Behind The Flash

Lately, I've been watching a lot of DC's 'The Flash' and I noticed something interesting. The Flash is surprisingly scientifically accurate.

Okay, obviously we have to give the show some liberties with accepting that superheroes can exist, but once you get past that, the show sticks pretty accurately to the basic laws of science and physics.

We normally cover so much real science, I thought it would be fun to look at the science going on behind the scenes of my favorite DC show (The Flash).

We'll be talking about everything from why the Flash doesn't get ripped to shreds from the extreme friction on his body to his ability to run faster than the speed of light.

We'll also be tackling other aspects of the shoe like Snart's (AKA Captain Cold) cold gun and why the flash doesn't swallow every bug as he runs by at supersonic speeds.

The Flash is Surprisingly Scientifically Accurate. We talk about so much real science, I thought it would be fun to look at the science going on behind the scenes in the DC universe as the scarlet speedster races around Central city. We'll talk about the physics of the flash's speed, his ability to run faster than the speed of light, Snart's cold gun, and a few more.

Be sure to let us know if you're interested in seeing another video on the flash or any other superhero (thinking about making a video on how we could make a real-life Captain America).

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