When I was a kid I had a series of books about famous inventors. Amongst these books was the Story of Louis Pasteur. This book was my first introduction to the word vaccine. Today vaccines are in the news daily.

One woman flew beyond Earth’s borders in space, leaving an unforgettable mark on history. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, broke the glass ceiling and inspired generations of girls to study science.

Numerous recent news stories have aired about sick seals. I recently almost tripped over one while walking at Redondo Beach. That seal looked very weak