Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the fifth biggest cause of death in women globally. We spoke to BreastIT, the Uganda-based startup developing a glove that facilitates early detection and diagnosis. By Rute Costa According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, 1.7 women were diagnosed…
Nina Ryner’s studio in Shoreditch is pioneering an approach to Yoga that combines the ancient practice with futuristic uses of light, colour, scent and sound. `By Rute Costa I find Nina Ryner sitting behind the desk at the reception of her innovative yoga studio in Shoreditch. Chroma Yoga, Nina’s brainchild, opened its…
Meet Mamabird, the startup flying life-saving supplies to mothers and children in Malawi’s remote villages. By Rute Costa The birth of a life-changing idea Thomas and Eugene met online. From faraway corners of the globe, they were brought together by a shared passion: drones. Thomas has a software and hardware…