TKHawk

Well it's not necessarily a case of we couldn't build something that lasts longer, but it takes more money and resources to do so and you have to justify that expense. Missions have a "Planned Science Phase" which generally lasts a few years and you plan around that with contingency. We just have really good engineers, scientists, and technicians that are able to make things last beyond the planned lifetime, usually.

Scrubs is my all time favorite show, but I was wondering, is there a season that is your favorite?

Starving to death?

Edit: I should also add that I'm not condoning slaughterhouses and feedlots that abuse animals. Where I'm from (small town Iowa), cattle are raised in normal conditions, with pastures and open lots and slaughtered by your local butcher. My family ate beef that came from my grandparent's farm, but I know that's not the case elsewhere.

It's like we all know what needs to happen to positively change the country's future (in terms of education, health care, environment), yet there are just too many people in place who are making too much money from the status quo to let that happen.

As someone from an agricultural background, I fear what may happen to cattle as lab grown meat becomes widespread. However I recognize it as necessary for reducing methane production and I'm thus all for it.