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Probably most people would agree that traveling is fun and experiencing different cultures is like a fresh breeze of air. However, some people travel more than others and that leads them to be experts in the field.Malachi Ray Rempen comes from a multicultural family and has lived in the US, New Mexico, and more than four other countries in Europe. Besides staying for a longer period of time, Malachi also enjoys traveling for holidays and, in the last interview, shared that he has visited about 45 countries so far. So it…

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are commonly known to suffer from skin rashes, respiratory and non-respiratory diseases. A team of researchers may have found the reason for this.According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells that weakens astronauts' immune system, making them more susceptible to infections and skin rashes while they are in space.Astronauts on ISS are also known to shed more live virus particles, for…

In an effort to understand and help combat insect-borne diseases, many a human has sacrificed an arm in a tank full of mosquitos. Now, thanks to a new artificial skin impregnated with real blood, researchers might be able to spare humans the itchy bites, while gaining an even greater understanding of what makes mosquitoes tick.The synthetic skin was made out of a hydrogel, the water-rich gummy-like wonder material that's being investigated to do everything from purifying water to replacing human cartilage. It was…

The study found that even under moderate warming conditions, pollen season in the U.S. will begin earlier and last longer, with higher average pollen concentrations in most parts of the country.According to a Rutgers study, the distribution of allergenic pollens may change as the world continues to warm.A team of researchers from the Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute used computer modeling to study the impact of climate change on the distribution of oak and ragweed pollens, two common…