Latest out of Aspen Center for Physics: graphic novel about thermodynamics
(WorldNews Entertainment)

A great number of scientific papers and publications come out of the Aspen Center for Physics, but none quite like Assa Auerbach`s latest. The Israeli physicist`s new graphic novel, `Max the Demon vs. Entropy of Doom` - created with illustrator Richard Codor - aims to explain the basics of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics through a kid-friendly intergalactic superhero story. Aimed at kids and young adults age 10 and older, the book offers some key lessons in an entertaining package about our hero, Max, coming from outer space to save Earth. The project was inspired by Auerbach`s presentations at the local Kids Science Barbecues, which ran on Wednesdays in previous summers at the...