James Cook

What actually happens to my skin when I have really, really hot shower or bath? As the weather gets cooler, many of us turn to hot showers and baths to warm up and wind down. But what actually happens to your skin when you have really hot showers or baths? Your largest organ Your skin is your largest organ, and has two distinct parts: the epidermis on the outside, and the dermis on the inside.

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Tolkach, Senior Lecturer, James Cook University Imagine checking in for a flight with your two teenage children. At the counter, you are told that your youngest teenager’s suitcase is two kilograms over the limit. You get slapped with a $75 penalty for their excess luggage. This penalty feels arbitrary and unfair. The youngest weighs about 45 kg, and their luggage weighs 25 kg, making their total payload on the flight 70 kg.