Why does every mammal get 1 billion heartbeats in their life?

Name: Why does every mammal get 1 billion heartbeats in their life?
Uploaded: 2026
Duration: 36 min

202636 minHD★ 7.7Society & Politics

Brian Enquist, whose work helped inspire this video, for sharing the story behind WBE theory and helping us make its key assumptions and derivation more accurate. Van Savage, for the generous and detailed feedback that sharpened our explanation of WBE theory, self-similarity, and the current state of the field. Steven Strogatz, for the insightful conversations, on-camera contribution, and careful reviews that helped us keep the mathematics clear and the story scientifically honest.

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