There aren’t many heroes who are more iconic than Marvel’s Captain America, with his instantly recognizable emblematic star shield, and despite vibranium being a work of fiction, astrophysicist and writer Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson confirmed Captain America’s shield is scientifically accurate. This deep look into how Captain America’s shield works completely quashes comic book skeptics’ reservations about the vibranium weapon and reveals why the veteran Avenger is so persevering.
