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• The shape, structure, and color of insect wings vary greatly from species to species,
• The design of insect wings has inspired artists and scientists in their work,
• Use your Foldscope to explore the wonder of wings and share it on the Microcosmos!!

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• There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical,
• It is possible to tell them apart with a Foldscope (creating some beautiful images in the process!),
• Use your Foldscope to observe sunscreen on a microscopic level and share your discoveries on the Microcosmos!!

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• UN Biodiversity Day is a global celebration promoting the importance of protecting biological diversity,
• “Be Part of the Plan” is the theme for 2024,
• Use your Foldscope to document microbial biodiversity in your area and share it on the Microcosmos!

It is May 2024 and in South Carolina that means the cicadas are out! The emergence of millions of Brood XIX 13 year periodical cicadas is happening right now. With all of these specimens available to me, I just had to look at cicadas under my Foldscope 2.0! Read on to find out what I saw!

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• Histochemistry is the science of using stains to study structures and processes at the cellular level,
• The stain colors also add visual interest to the microscopic images,
• You can use your Foldscope to view prepared slides, create your own stained slides, and share your results on the Microcosmos!!