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Manu Prakash’s 50-cent microscope that folds like origami
The Foldscope is a fully functional microscope that can be laser- or die-cut out of paper for about 50 cents.
Perhaps you’ve punched out a paper doll or folded an origami swan? Manu Prakash, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, and his team have created a microscope made of paper that’s just as easy to fold and use. This demo shows how the Foldscope could revolutionize healthcare in developing countries ... and turn almost anything into a fun, hands-on science experiment.
