Vaccines are typically grown within a living animal cell, such as an egg. Like the Impossible Burger, vaccines are moving to a more plant-based approach. So how are they doing this, and what does it mean for the future of vaccines?

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There's no question that electricity is a daily necessity. We need it to cool or heat our homes, preserve our food and so much more. But what would happen if electricity suddenly went out worldwide? Well, it would be a disaster to say the least but how quickly things would devolve is truly surprising.

The Earth's magnetic field helps protect us from things like cosmic rays and solar flares. But you may have heard that its poles flip every few hundred thousand years, and it will be a massive disaster for all of us. This isn’t necessarily true, but the reality of this phenomenon is more impressive than you may think.

The U.S. Coast Guard is an integral part of our military. It protects our beaches and coastlines from invasion or enemies, but it also helps find and rescue those lost at sea. You might be surprised to learn the technique it uses to do this. Let’s just say it’s not straightforward.

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