How can you get super powers

This Dutchman has the superhuman ability to withstand freezing temperatures. Hof has shown off his unusual skill by running multiple marathons barefoot on snow, submerging himself into an ice bath for just under two hours and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in nothing but a pair of shorts - brrrrrr! Hof attributes his uncanny ability to meditation. Using sheer will and focus, he cranks up his internal body temperature — a claim that has been verified by researchers.

A few grains of crystal could be all we need to stay underwater for days. The discovery of a new minera l with astonishing powers to absorb oxygen from water and retain it over long periods could have profound implications for divers and undersea exploration. Another approach would see us achieve the same effect through a suit that feeds oxygenated liquid to its wearer. Either way, the oceans could become a lot busier.

As seen in: Daredevil. Experimental biohackers have pioneered the use of implants that allow them to sense magnetic fields , and thus orient themselves without need of sight or sound. The system, which mimics the radar fields experienced by bats, could be transformative for the blind and deaf.

Professional scientists are learning to use the technique for mapping rooms without visual aids. As seen in: Professor X. Communication through brain waves is becoming increasingly refined through an explosion of brain-computer interface BCI technology, from amateur enthusiasts to high-powered research labs.

Miguel Nicolelis ' lab has been able to pass messages between two connected subjects in different countries, as well as to move objects with mind power alone.

The ' Biostamp' promises to make brain activity readable anytime, anywhere. Night vision. As seen in: Beast, Nightcrawler. Californian group 'Science for the Masses' injected the eyes of volunteer Gabriel Licina with Chlorin e6 , a chemical found in deep-sea fish.

During trials, he was able to see accurately for 50 meters in total darkness. If that seems too scary, a variety of bionic contact lenses will deliver zoom function, enhance your vision, and connect your eyes to the Internet without needles. As seen in: Firestorm, Lizard. Register Don't have an account? List of Supernatural Powers and Abilities. History Talk 4. Do you like this video? Play Sound. Many people with synesthesia also have chromesthesia , which enables them to see sound as color.

Some superpowers can even be learned: Echolocation , for example, is the ability to sense where objects are in space by detecting how sound bounces off them. Bats and dolphins have this ability, and so do humans. Ben Underwood learned echolocation to play football, basketball, skateboard and rollerblade, all without the use of his eyes. People can also learn to regulate their body temperature through a method called tummo meditation.

Wim Hof, aka " The Iceman ," learned how and was able to climb Mount Everest wearing only shorts and shoes by employing tummo techniques to keep him warm.

So human beings are pretty cool! But here's the scary part: Where there are superheroes, there must also be supervillains. And many times, supervillains are organized. Hail Hydra.