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ahimsa Nov 26, 2024

Such a great story! 😍

"Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world"

https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/11/24/g-s1-35181/microscope-lens-students-foldscope

"Once assembled the Foldscope is the size of a bookmark. It’s small enough to fit in a pocket and can magnify up to 140 times.

Each unit costs around $2 to make. Foldscopes are offered for free to kids in lower income countries; various upgraded models with extras are sold as well, earning money for the charitable endeavor."

#Science #Education #Foldscope #NPR

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ahimsa

Foldscopes have apparently been around for a while but I'd never heard of them before. I love the origin story:

"The inspiration came when Prakash, 44, was growing up in the northern Indian city of Meerut.
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'We were asked to draw a microscope,' he says. 'None of us could because we just hadn't seen one.' "

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ahimsa Nov 26, 2024

And if you want to buy your own Foldscope, you can! Sounds like a fun gift!

There are different kits available and kits for classrooms.

The web site lists some holiday discounts (until Dec. 18)

Note: I am *not* affiliated with this product or with this website, just passing on the information

https://foldscope.com/pages/store-home

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We offer a number of products to help you explore the microscopic world. From simple paper microscopes (with incredible capabilities) to slides, t-shirts, tote bags, and more - explore our store today!

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