An engineer at Stanford University has created a DIY microscope, called the Foldscope, that is fashioned out of a single piece of printed-and-folded A4 paper, origami-style. This paper-based ...

Your next great scientific discovery is a 3D printer and less than $1 worth of materials away when you print your own smartphone microscope. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

Microscope kits may invoke a sweet nostalgia for many adults today, but future generations of children in science classes may enjoy an entirely different microscopy experience. A research team at ...

A $1, origami microscope made from paper and a cheap lens has the potential of improving healthcare and the detection of diseases worldwide. Origami, an ancient Japanese art of paper folding, isn't ...