37. Real Blocking Of Superman’s X-Ray Vision
- Company: DC Comics
- Real Science: Chemistry
- Possible To Recreate: Yes (Well, Find And Use)
Superman is well-known for his numerous superpowers. However, one of the most used in his arsenal is clearly x-ray vision. It was often utilized when Superman needed to see into buildings to know what possible criminals were up to. Knowing this, Lex Luthor often used lead to remain undetected by Superman in the comics.
This was smart as it is completely accurate that x-rays are unable to see through lead-lined objects or materials. Lead has a high density and high atomic number, of which certain types of radiation cannot bleed through or into. X-Rays are low forms of radiation, of course. We even use lead shielding on pregnant women who get x-rays in order to protect the unborn child.