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  • Summary:

    • Seeds are composed of only three parts: seed coat, embryo, and food source.
    • The intricate beauty of seeds can be seen in microscopic images.
    • Share your observations of seeds with others to show what you learned!
  • This blog features a fun look at nail polish under a Foldscope. The colors might not be what you would expect!
  • Read to learn about the in person training that took place at the University of Delaware in May 2023!
  • Summary:

    • Dust is a combination of pollen, dirt, insect parts, hair, dust mites, and skin cells.
    • Microscopic organisms like bacteria, mold, and fungi are all around us - even though we can’t see them.
    • A Foldscope and a petri dish can help you to see the dust and microorganisms that live all around us.
    • Share your observations with others to show what you learned!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • This Foldscope Explores... blog covers three microscopy techniques that can take your Foldscope explorations to a whole new level. Expand your skills so you can discover even more of the microscopic world.
  • Summary:

    • Ladybugs are not all female.
    • Ladybugs are not bugs.
    • Microscopic studies can reveal connections between the structure and function of the different parts of the ladybug.
    • Share your observations with others to show what you learned!
  • Foldscope Explores... Vital Stains (Part 2) looks at how vital stains help scientists to better see and study the insides of cells.
  • Vital stains are valuable not only for their role in histology, but also for their inherent natural beauty. So let’s learn what they are, who first used them in histology, and what they look like under aFoldscope.
  • Summary:

    • The microscopic properties of soil can help you to understand the macroscopic properties of soil and how it is used.
    • Making connections between a natural resource and its cultural significance can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the resource.
    • Share your observations with others to show what you learned!