The US Wants Cuba’s Lung Cancer Vaccine

As US government regulated restrictions around Cuba slowly ease, a few things have come to light. One being that Cuba hosts some of the world’s leading biotech and medical research. Now, the US is looking to bring a promising lung cancer vaccine from the Caribbean nation stateside. Called Civamax, the vaccination spurs the body into releasing antibodies that can prevent lung tumors from metastasizing, making …

The Light Phone: Designed for Disconnecting

A mobile phone industry veteran and an artist-designer team up to create a discreet credit card-sized phone that accepts calls, not distractions

Phone addiction is real—as evidenced by a quick glance down the street, in the subway, even at the dinner table—and is one of the reasons why Apple developed a watch: so we would look at our screens less and be present more. For some, however, a smartwatch isn’t enough—it still leaves room for fiddling and distraction. Artist and designer Joe Hollier and mobile phone industry …

Who is Happy

An app for cannabis consumers to share their positive vibes

As marijuana continues to be legalized in various states in America, all things pot-related are gaining traction and new concepts are popping up all over the place—from different edibles to cannabis florists. One such newcomer (hailed as “Foursquare for stoners”) is Paulo Costa’s app Who is Happy. Incredibly simple and playful, the app’s main goals are to have users feel like they’re part of a …