TeamFoldscope
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We are the makers of Foldscope, the original paper microscope! Our goal is to make microscopy & the wonder of science equitable and accessible to everyone. https://foldscope.com/
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Foldscope Paper Microscopes | Portable Microscopes
Foldscope makes science more accessible. Our foldable paper microscopes are low-cost devices that bring the wonders of the microscopic world to all.
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Foldscope began as an idea to make science more accessible. That idea has grown into a company that now delivers powerful scientific tools around the world!
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Manu Prakesh ($1 #foldscope fame) guest stars on #TheMicroscopists. Quite incredible drive & desire for making science hands-on & accessible. He also talks about his passion for fieldwork, & explains why he has barnacles growing in his bathroom!
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@prakashlab.bsky.social
The Microscopists | Manu Prakash (Stanford University)
We're thrilled to bring you this episode of The Microscopists with an absolute force in accessible science and microscopy innovation—Manu Prakash of Stanford University.Manu shares the origin of th...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Manu Prakesh ($1 #foldscope fame) guest stars on #TheMicroscopists. Quite incredible drive & desire for making science hands-on & accessible. He also talks about his passion for fieldwork, & explains why he has barnacles growing in his bathroom!
Stream bit.ly/microscopist...
@prakashlab.bsky.social
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@prakashlab.bsky.social
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Science needs to be part of our day to traditions. For many years - I have continued to give Foldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social with the candy on Halloween. Try it out and surprise the kids with the capacity to see and discover real #microMonsters crawling on our planet. 🎃👻
#FoldscopeHalloween
#FoldscopeHalloween
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Science needs to be part of our day to traditions. For many years - I have continued to give Foldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social with the candy on Halloween. Try it out and surprise the kids with the capacity to see and discover real #microMonsters crawling on our planet. 🎃👻
#FoldscopeHalloween
#FoldscopeHalloween
Happy Halloween! Are you celebrating by searching for ghosts and spiders with your #Foldscope?
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Happy Halloween! Are you celebrating by searching for ghosts and spiders with your #Foldscope?
Imagine a world where our students think of science not as a list of vocabulary words, but rather as a series of beautiful images. Read this Microcosmos post, grab some art supplies & a #Foldscope, & start creating & discovering!
#ArtsIntegration #EduSky
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/IX18Bf1...
#ArtsIntegration #EduSky
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/IX18Bf1...
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Imagine a world where our students think of science not as a list of vocabulary words, but rather as a series of beautiful images. Read this Microcosmos post, grab some art supplies & a #Foldscope, & start creating & discovering!
#ArtsIntegration #EduSky
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/IX18Bf1...
#ArtsIntegration #EduSky
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/IX18Bf1...
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Adventures In Microscopy: Fall Leaves
Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes?
Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification.
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful
Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes?
Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification.
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful
October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Adventures In Microscopy: Fall Leaves
Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes?
Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification.
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful
Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes?
Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification.
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful
Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States.
Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1q9f...
Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1q9f...
Fast & Curious USA 2025-2026
Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States. Each session trains teachers…
docs.google.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States.
Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1q9f...
Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1q9f...
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Want to engage and « do something » about microplastics in your own environment.
Consider joining the foldscope community that has been mapping novel sources of microplastics around the world.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/zCoLNt3...
Consider joining the foldscope community that has been mapping novel sources of microplastics around the world.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/zCoLNt3...
October 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Want to engage and « do something » about microplastics in your own environment.
Consider joining the foldscope community that has been mapping novel sources of microplastics around the world.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/zCoLNt3...
Consider joining the foldscope community that has been mapping novel sources of microplastics around the world.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/zCoLNt3...
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Adventures In Microscopy: Desmids!
This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking.
Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky
This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking.
Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky
October 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Adventures In Microscopy: Desmids!
This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking.
Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky
This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking.
Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky
🔬 Want free microscopes and training?
Educators and community leaders in the US can apply to receive free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to use with their students and communities.
📌 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators and community leaders in the US can apply to receive free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to use with their students and communities.
📌 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Fast & Curious USA 2025-2026
Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States. Each session trains teachers…
docs.google.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🔬 Want free microscopes and training?
Educators and community leaders in the US can apply to receive free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to use with their students and communities.
📌 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators and community leaders in the US can apply to receive free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to use with their students and communities.
📌 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🌱 Exciting news for educators and community leaders!
We’re launching Fast & Curious 2025 — a free STEM grant program that brings Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to classrooms and communities across the US.
📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re launching Fast & Curious 2025 — a free STEM grant program that brings Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to classrooms and communities across the US.
📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌱 Exciting news for educators and community leaders!
We’re launching Fast & Curious 2025 — a free STEM grant program that brings Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to classrooms and communities across the US.
📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re launching Fast & Curious 2025 — a free STEM grant program that brings Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to classrooms and communities across the US.
📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🔬 Connecticut College freshmen explored the microscopic world with Foldscope during their Science Leaders pre-orientation program.
📷 Featured in Connecticut College’s August in Pictures:
www.conncoll.edu/news/news-ar...
#foldscope #microscopy #scienceforall #stemeducation #connecticutcollege
📷 Featured in Connecticut College’s August in Pictures:
www.conncoll.edu/news/news-ar...
#foldscope #microscopy #scienceforall #stemeducation #connecticutcollege
September 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🔬 Connecticut College freshmen explored the microscopic world with Foldscope during their Science Leaders pre-orientation program.
📷 Featured in Connecticut College’s August in Pictures:
www.conncoll.edu/news/news-ar...
#foldscope #microscopy #scienceforall #stemeducation #connecticutcollege
📷 Featured in Connecticut College’s August in Pictures:
www.conncoll.edu/news/news-ar...
#foldscope #microscopy #scienceforall #stemeducation #connecticutcollege
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"The most exciting part of my visit to the school was when students used paper microscopes, called foldscopes, to observe bacteria called lactobacilli in yogurt."
💬 Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi
💬 Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi
Inspiring the next generation: exploring the invisible microbial world with students in Koothanoor, India - Quadram Institute
Research Scientist Dr Revathy Krishnamurthy reflects on her visit to the village where she grew up in India and inspiring the next generation to discover the world of science.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"The most exciting part of my visit to the school was when students used paper microscopes, called foldscopes, to observe bacteria called lactobacilli in yogurt."
💬 Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi
💬 Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi
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This year’s #HomeRiverBioBlitz by @edutabafrica.bsky.social Africa flowed from Kitale, Kisumu & Limuru to Finland — where communities turned rivers into classrooms with #foldscopes, sketches & stories. Huge thanks to all the partners who made this possible! #CitizenScience @inaturalist.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This year’s #HomeRiverBioBlitz by @edutabafrica.bsky.social Africa flowed from Kitale, Kisumu & Limuru to Finland — where communities turned rivers into classrooms with #foldscopes, sketches & stories. Huge thanks to all the partners who made this possible! #CitizenScience @inaturalist.bsky.social
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Incredibly proud of Dr Revathy who is inspiring the next generation of scientists around the world. And even though we can't see them through a foldscope, bacteriophages are still our favourite microbes 🤩
quadram.ac.uk/blogs/inspir...
quadram.ac.uk/blogs/inspir...
Inspiring the next generation: exploring the invisible microbial world with students in Koothanoor, India - Quadram Institute
Research Scientist Dr Revathy Krishnamurthy reflects on her visit to the village where she grew up in India and inspiring the next generation to discover the world of science.
quadram.ac.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Incredibly proud of Dr Revathy who is inspiring the next generation of scientists around the world. And even though we can't see them through a foldscope, bacteriophages are still our favourite microbes 🤩
quadram.ac.uk/blogs/inspir...
quadram.ac.uk/blogs/inspir...
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For last 10 years - we have worked with thousands of organizations around the world helping support them in integrating foldscope programs.
To bring in a new cohort of organizations - we are re-launching “fast and curious” 2025 edition - apply and get a Foldscope trainer and Foldscopes for free!
To bring in a new cohort of organizations - we are re-launching “fast and curious” 2025 edition - apply and get a Foldscope trainer and Foldscopes for free!
🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training!
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
September 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
For last 10 years - we have worked with thousands of organizations around the world helping support them in integrating foldscope programs.
To bring in a new cohort of organizations - we are re-launching “fast and curious” 2025 edition - apply and get a Foldscope trainer and Foldscopes for free!
To bring in a new cohort of organizations - we are re-launching “fast and curious” 2025 edition - apply and get a Foldscope trainer and Foldscopes for free!
🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training!
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training!
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)
✉️ Any questions? Email us at training@foldscope.com
#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh + Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh has launched a program for teachers in any schools in the US and Canada - awardees of this program will receive $200 (USD) in gift cards
Apply ---> www.chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/
Apply ---> www.chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh + Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh has launched a program for teachers in any schools in the US and Canada - awardees of this program will receive $200 (USD) in gift cards
Apply ---> www.chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/
Apply ---> www.chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/
🔬 Dr. Manu Prakash delivered the 2025 Murty Trust Annual Lecture in Bengaluru, speaking on “From Paper Microscopes to Global Change” and the power of frugal science.
September 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🔬 Dr. Manu Prakash delivered the 2025 Murty Trust Annual Lecture in Bengaluru, speaking on “From Paper Microscopes to Global Change” and the power of frugal science.
"By stepping back slightly, I saw them step forward
and take charge of their learning."
"Stepping outside the classroom has the potential to transform not just the scenery, but our pedagogical approach in powerful ways." -Avanish Singh
Empowering students to become active learners - how powerful!
and take charge of their learning."
"Stepping outside the classroom has the potential to transform not just the scenery, but our pedagogical approach in powerful ways." -Avanish Singh
Empowering students to become active learners - how powerful!
My article based on an outdoor #science class with #primary #grade #students in nature using @foldscope.
Can an outdoor activity with a blade of grass reveal and challenge students' ideas about the actual and apparent sizes of objects?
publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/6331/1/20.%2...
Can an outdoor activity with a blade of grass reveal and challenge students' ideas about the actual and apparent sizes of objects?
publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/6331/1/20.%2...
publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"By stepping back slightly, I saw them step forward
and take charge of their learning."
"Stepping outside the classroom has the potential to transform not just the scenery, but our pedagogical approach in powerful ways." -Avanish Singh
Empowering students to become active learners - how powerful!
and take charge of their learning."
"Stepping outside the classroom has the potential to transform not just the scenery, but our pedagogical approach in powerful ways." -Avanish Singh
Empowering students to become active learners - how powerful!
🌊 World Water Monitoring Day – Sept 18
Foldscoper Mitali Patil used her Foldscope and polarized light to explore live water samples from a pond in Ratnagiri. Her post shows that when science meets curiosity, even the tiniest organisms can shine bright.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/transfe...
Foldscoper Mitali Patil used her Foldscope and polarized light to explore live water samples from a pond in Ratnagiri. Her post shows that when science meets curiosity, even the tiniest organisms can shine bright.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/transfe...
September 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌊 World Water Monitoring Day – Sept 18
Foldscoper Mitali Patil used her Foldscope and polarized light to explore live water samples from a pond in Ratnagiri. Her post shows that when science meets curiosity, even the tiniest organisms can shine bright.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/transfe...
Foldscoper Mitali Patil used her Foldscope and polarized light to explore live water samples from a pond in Ratnagiri. Her post shows that when science meets curiosity, even the tiniest organisms can shine bright.
microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/transfe...
🌏 Foldscope in Nepal
Mercer University students brought Foldscopes to classrooms in Nepal, giving hundreds of students their first hands-on experience with microscopy.
📰 Read more:
den.mercer.edu/mercer-stude...
#foldscope #scienceforall #frugalscience #microscopy #nepal #stemeducation
Mercer University students brought Foldscopes to classrooms in Nepal, giving hundreds of students their first hands-on experience with microscopy.
📰 Read more:
den.mercer.edu/mercer-stude...
#foldscope #scienceforall #frugalscience #microscopy #nepal #stemeducation
September 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌏 Foldscope in Nepal
Mercer University students brought Foldscopes to classrooms in Nepal, giving hundreds of students their first hands-on experience with microscopy.
📰 Read more:
den.mercer.edu/mercer-stude...
#foldscope #scienceforall #frugalscience #microscopy #nepal #stemeducation
Mercer University students brought Foldscopes to classrooms in Nepal, giving hundreds of students their first hands-on experience with microscopy.
📰 Read more:
den.mercer.edu/mercer-stude...
#foldscope #scienceforall #frugalscience #microscopy #nepal #stemeducation
🌿 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores... The Beauty of Mold 🧫🔬
Under a Foldscope 2.0, mold reveals a whole new world of colors, textures, spores, and branching hyphae.
👉 Read the full post:
foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...
#foldscope #scienceforall #microscopy #stemeducation #microcosmos #mold #nature
Under a Foldscope 2.0, mold reveals a whole new world of colors, textures, spores, and branching hyphae.
👉 Read the full post:
foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...
#foldscope #scienceforall #microscopy #stemeducation #microcosmos #mold #nature
September 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌿 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores... The Beauty of Mold 🧫🔬
Under a Foldscope 2.0, mold reveals a whole new world of colors, textures, spores, and branching hyphae.
👉 Read the full post:
foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...
#foldscope #scienceforall #microscopy #stemeducation #microcosmos #mold #nature
Under a Foldscope 2.0, mold reveals a whole new world of colors, textures, spores, and branching hyphae.
👉 Read the full post:
foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...
#foldscope #scienceforall #microscopy #stemeducation #microcosmos #mold #nature
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Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Pollen
Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X)
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful
Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X)
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful
September 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Pollen
Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X)
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful
Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X)
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful
Reposted by TeamFoldscope
Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals (Part 2)
I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
September 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals (Part 2)
I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
Reposted by TeamFoldscope
Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals
The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
September 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals
The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky
The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky