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August 21, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Sea Sponges

My daughter was cleaning out her room and found a sea sponge that she had gotten on a trip to the beach many years ago. She kindly gave it to me so that I could take a closer look at it under myFoldscope 2.0! Read on to find out what I saw!

August 14, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Cucumbers vs Pickles

It is that time of year when my cucumber harvest is in full swing! There are so many cucumbers ripening at the same time that I can’t eat all of them before they go bad. To prevent the excess from going to waste, I rely on pickling to preserve my cucumbers. This got me wondering, is it possible to see the effects of pickling under a Foldscope? Read on to find out!

July 17, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Snake Skin!

On a recent outing, I came across a fully intact and newly shed snake skin. So, of course, I did what anyone would do - I took it home to study it under my Foldscope!

July 10, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Mosquito Larvae!

Foldscope Explores… Mosquito Larva!!

I found an old watering can in my garden. I looked inside and saw that it was filled with water, green algae, and tiny swimming organisms. Sadly, they turned out to be mosquito larvae. But, before I emptied the can, I put them under myFoldscope for a closer look!

June 13, 2023

Foldscope Explores... A Microscopic View of Centipedes!!

What amazing things did I discover when I found a centipede, dissected it, and put it under myFoldscope? Read on to see how beautiful and amazing the microscopic view of a centipede can be!

June 06, 2023

Foldscope Explores… Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder!!

If baking soda and baking powder are both composed of the same chemical - sodium bicarbonate (or NaHCO₃), then what is it that makes them act so differently in recipes? And is it possible to see that difference with aFoldscope? Let’s find out by taking a closer look at baking soda and baking powder.

May 15, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Apple Peels

May 08, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Nail Polish!

This blog features a fun look at nail polish under a Foldscope. The colors might not be what you would expect!

April 10, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Smiling Grass

Does your grass smile at you? This blog takes a closer look at grass to see what happens when you put grass under a Foldscope.

April 03, 2023

Foldscope Explores... Flying

Have you ever watched an insect fly through the air? How about a maple seed as it gets carried by the wind and floats gently to the ground? Is there anything similar about wings and leaves on a microscopic level that contributes to the ability to fly? This week's blog takes a closer look at these structures under a Foldscope to see!

March 23, 2023

Foldscope In The Classroom: Go With The Phloem!

Summary:

Vascular plants distribute water and food internally via specialized structures.
Xylem moves water up from the roots to the leaves.
Phloem moves food up and down to where it is needed.
You can see these structures using your Foldscope! Share your observations with others to show what you learned!

March 16, 2023

Foldscope Explores... The Color Green

It is March and all around me plants are starting to emerge from the ground after the cold winter season. It is also the month for St. Patrick’s Day and four leaf clovers! All of these things make me think of the color green and how we can learn more about it under aFoldscope. Let’s take a closer look at what makes something green!

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