Giant Space Monsters: How Big Could Alien Life Get?

Could living creatures grow to the size of cities, moons, or even larger in space? We explore the physics, biology, habitats, and energy demands of truly colossal alien life, from vacuum-adapted organisms to monsters built on astronomical scales.

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Giant Space Monsters

Episode 427b; January 1, 2024

Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Ken York

Music Courtesy of:

Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

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