In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore how an El Niño–driven Kelvin wave could increase coastal flooding risks in California, why researchers say a plan to weaken vaccine requirements could leave Florida vulnerable to major measles outbreaks and what experts want people to know about the dangers of a garlic-and-honey remedy that’s gone viral on TikTok.&nbsp;

Recommended Reading:
<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-this-el-nino-will-be-the-largest-in-living-memory/">Why this El Niño will be the largest in living memory</a>
<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/for-the-first-time-no-hurricanes-have-formed-in-the-atlantic-this-season-so-far/">The Atlantic hurricane season has been so quiet it’s unprecedented</a>
<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tiktok-influencers-are-promoting-a-home-remedy-to-boost-the-immune-system-that-could-cause-botulism/">This TikTok home remedy could cause botulism—here’s what to know</a>
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