People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of ...

While racism is often a focus of concern in the U.S., skin tone—separate but related to race—plays a lesser known but important role in discrimination, according to new research.

Why the Emoji Skin Tone You Choose Matters WIRED's spiritual advice columnist on whether to use the tone that most resembles your own—or to stick with the original Simpsons-esque color.

Bong Joon Ho was curious if Robert Pattinson's Twilight skin tone was real before meeting him.

Scientists have long known that pulse oximeters are less accurate when used for people with dark skin tones – and now, a new report offers some insight into just how much more inaccurate these ...

Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to replace wearing sunscreen.

AI bias tests gloss over a crucial aspect of skin color, Sony research claims In a new paper, Sony AI ethics researchers call for AI algorithms to be measured against a diverse range of skin hues ...