Does Size Really Matter ( In Physics)

Is there a limit to how small life can be Or how big Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down scaling in physics, explain why small animals are so strong relative to their size, and why you cant have a being the size of a galaxy. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Size Matters 00:27 Small But Mighty 6:55 Why Does Water Bead Up 11:11 Whats the Smallest Life You Could Possibly Have 13:14 Larger Than Life: Getting Too Large 15:35 Physics of Life Check out our second channel, StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery on Amazon: Support us on Patreon: FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, NeildeGrasseTyson