The series "Imaginary Earths" speculates what the world might be like if one key aspect of life changed, be it related to the planet or with humanity itself. What might Earth be like if it had rings, ...

It was a sweltering and lazy summer day some 46 years ago in my hometown of Montreal, Canada. From what I recall, the sun shone so brightly that my pigment-starved eyes squinted tightly in a futile ...

There is currently no cure for ocular albinism. However, people can manage their condition with low vision aids and protective eyewear. In some cases, doctors may perform eye surgery. Albinism is an ...

Jean Burke is affiliated with the Albinism Fellowship of Australia. People with albinism in Africa face a range of prejudices and social stigmas. They are often dismissed as belonging to another race, ...

Charlotte Baker receives funding from the Wellcome Trust and Lancaster University. Globally, 1 in 18,000 people have albinism. In sub-Saharan Africa it’s more common, with data from Tanzania showing ...

The 2025 theme highlights the urgent need to prevent skin cancer in persons with albinism through awareness, screenings, and sunscreen access. The risk of skin cancer is extremely high for persons ...