Ever used a microscope to break out of an escape room?
The EMBL programme ‘Summer of Science’ offered children, families, and even scientists a unique way to experience science through a collection of creative activities.
Learn more: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...
The EMBL programme ‘Summer of Science’ offered children, families, and even scientists a unique way to experience science through a collection of creative activities.
Learn more: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Ever used a microscope to break out of an escape room?
The EMBL programme ‘Summer of Science’ offered children, families, and even scientists a unique way to experience science through a collection of creative activities.
Learn more: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...
The EMBL programme ‘Summer of Science’ offered children, families, and even scientists a unique way to experience science through a collection of creative activities.
Learn more: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...
@teamfoldscope.bsky.social is ready for the #NCSTA Conference! Come by booth 403 and join me at 2:30 on 11/6 for a workshop. Build your own #Foldscope to take home!
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@teamfoldscope.bsky.social is ready for the #NCSTA Conference! Come by booth 403 and join me at 2:30 on 11/6 for a workshop. Build your own #Foldscope to take home!
Now that is a great idea - when my kids were young enough to trick or treat I would have been delighted if they had come home with a Foldscope.
Success. Nearly 259 Foldscope deployed in hands of unsuspecting candy crazy kids. Halloween is always more colorful with the microscopes - specially in a few weeks they could look at the micro-fauna of the teeth with so much sugar consumption.
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Now that is a great idea - when my kids were young enough to trick or treat I would have been delighted if they had come home with a Foldscope.
Success. Nearly 259 Foldscope deployed in hands of unsuspecting candy crazy kids. Halloween is always more colorful with the microscopes - specially in a few weeks they could look at the micro-fauna of the teeth with so much sugar consumption.
November 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Success. Nearly 259 Foldscope deployed in hands of unsuspecting candy crazy kids. Halloween is always more colorful with the microscopes - specially in a few weeks they could look at the micro-fauna of the teeth with so much sugar consumption.
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?
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
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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
Love that you give the awesome Foldscope 'with the candy on Halloween'🍬🍭- best of both world, Manu! Hopefully not to see the shifting microbiome in their mouths pre and post sugar... scary!!
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Love that you give the awesome Foldscope 'with the candy on Halloween'🍬🍭- best of both world, Manu! Hopefully not to see the shifting microbiome in their mouths pre and post sugar... scary!!
That’s amazing; thank you for it! I acquired a Foldscope last year and I love everything about this effort. If there‘s a way to support your Halloween (or other) Foldscope giving, point the way please!
(Also: I’ll be at Stanford early December: I hope the stars align so I can meet you).
(Also: I’ll be at Stanford early December: I hope the stars align so I can meet you).
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
That’s amazing; thank you for it! I acquired a Foldscope last year and I love everything about this effort. If there‘s a way to support your Halloween (or other) Foldscope giving, point the way please!
(Also: I’ll be at Stanford early December: I hope the stars align so I can meet you).
(Also: I’ll be at Stanford early December: I hope the stars align so I can meet you).
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
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...
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
3/4 They ran two Foldscope workshops after which the smaller kids went home with their own microscopes to continue their scientific journey; and with the youths, they had a conversation of how they ended up being scientists (spoiler: by chance, not linearly, and with the help of oh so many people!).
October 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
3/4 They ran two Foldscope workshops after which the smaller kids went home with their own microscopes to continue their scientific journey; and with the youths, they had a conversation of how they ended up being scientists (spoiler: by chance, not linearly, and with the help of oh so many people!).
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 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...
🔬 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
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...
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!
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/
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 3:52 AM
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...
🌊 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 2:09 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...
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
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
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