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The skin cancer warning that has scientists sounding the alarm

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Most Australians are familiar with the sun safe message to slip, slop and slap. Now, scientists wearing bodysuits that look straight out of a science fiction movie are testing where people are most likely to get burnt. And they're warning that Aussies could still be failing to protect one of the most vulnerable areas of the body.
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