This sounds like Larry Niven's "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex". It is available in the collection N-Space (Tor Books; ; Reprint edition (May 2000) 0812510011). Colleen Colleen R. Cahill | [log in to unmask] Digital Production Coordinator | (202)707-8540 & Recommending Officer for | FAX (202)707-8531 Science Fiction & Fantasy | Library of Congress These opinions are mine, Mine, Mine! | Washington, DC 20540-4652 On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Allan Eller wrote: > Some (many?) years back an essay appeared about what would happen to > us mortals should Superman really exist. I recall something about > the effects of x-ray vision and the messy demise of Lois Lane should > she and Superman ever cohabit. I'd very much like to find that piece > again. Anyone have any recollection of it and where it might be > found? Much obliged. > > Allan Eller >