I have tried to observe Helminthosporium (fungai) condia through foldscope… unexpected thing was that the clarity was too poor than the expected. The magnification of compound microscope 10xwas found to be superior than foldscope 140x
Pollen from a Spider Lily flower
Slide was made using cellotape and paper slide. I cut part of anther and placed it on piece of cellotape. Then placed another piece on top of it and removed it. Then used one of the tapes that just had a layer of pollen grains for observation. Found this technique very effective and convinient.
Foldscope’s science engagement project in Iraq recognised to participate in Falling Walls Engage program in Berlin.
In 2018 Foldscope helped us to enable, launch and bring science experience to the local community in Iraq. As a young undergraduate student, I really like the idea of Frugal science and have many wow moments every time I use Foldscope. As a result, this passion has been driven from only a hobby to become…
Foldscope in the science popularisation drive_Cotton University #Indiafoldscopephase 1
On invitation by colleague (Zoology, Cotton University) and coordinator of ASTEC, Assam funded science populerisation drive there in a school at Tihu, Nalbari, Assam, Foldscope was taken to add in their endevour in igniting young minds.
Papilio demoleus
Students name : Shilpa , Bharathi, Leelavathi College name:CMR National PUcollege, ITPL, Bengalore Specimen: Papilio demoleus(lime butterfly) Parts observed under foldscope: Proboscis, Wing dust, scales on wings& antenna Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropods Class: Insect Order: Lepidoptera Family: Papilionidae Genus : papilio Species: P. demoleus Description: The lime swallowtail, Papilio demoleusLinnaeus, is sometimes called the chequered…
Exploring the Microcosmos with Foldscope at Khalna, West Bengal
Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta and Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya Vigyan Prasar Samity jointly organized a workshop in collaboration with Howrah Vigyan Chetna Samannaya on 19th October 2019 at Khalna, Howrah, West Bengal. Introductory Session- In this session, a brief idea about the origami microscope and its applications were demonstrated by the Foldscope team,…
Fern Rizome
Images of a fern rizome (from a prepared slide that I purchased along with Foldscope). Please don’t hesitate to correct the image captions in case I got them wrong !
Dirty water
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Foldscope excitement at ZPHS Vattinagulapally
Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) Vattinagulapally is a semi-rural local government school on the outer fringes of the city of Hyderabad, Telangana. I have been visiting this school as a volunteer in the weekend outreach program of TIFR Hyderabad, since July this year. Classes at Vattinagulapally are fairly small, partly because of drop-outs after elementary…
Style and Stigma of a rose flower
Stigma of a rose flower showing 'en abancio' shape. Trichomes attached to the style of the flower. Thanks @TeamFoldscope for helping me figure out. More Trichomes
Table salt
Salt grains seen using a Foldscope
Leaf seen using Foldscope
Closeup of underside of a leaf.
Rose Flower
Closeup of anther Closeup of anther. Connection of anther and filament
Parts of a flower
Closeup of inner layer of sepal. Anther This flower was used for the study
Gardenia Flower Filament
Closeup of a filament of a Gardenia flower.
Onion Peel
First image I took using my Foldscope. Impressed with the details I could see!
Discussion about foldscope with the faculties of the Department of Economics in University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
In the clean village drive program at the department of economics, University of Science and Technology ,Meghalaya, on behalf of research scholar I described about the new invention of scientific tool foldscope in relation with the program.I discussed about the use of the tool with Dr.Polakshi Bhattachryya Baruah and other respected faculties of the department….
A cooperative programme organised by university of science and technology with foldcsope community
Our principal investigator of DBT foldscope project Pankaj joti hazarika is dicussing with Dr. Polakshi Bhattarcharya baruah Head of the department and other respected facultiesof the department of commerce and economics university of science and technology.,Meghalaya on the application of foldscoe in different purpose of rural people of daily life. IN THE clean village drive...
Mystery of galls on leaves
Post about a mind-blowing observation I made 2day: while coming from office I saw strange nodules on a plant leaves. Out of curiosity I plucked one leaf with nodules n brought home. My guess was it must bel disease which is causing abnormal growth. To check what these nodules made up of, I cut open…
Mosquito Wing
Mosquito caught in Anuppanadi, Madurai Close up
Workshop on “Outreach Workshop on Usage of Foldscope” conducted by BMS College of Engineering for classes VII and VIII school students at Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 14th 2019
A series of two workshops were conducted on use of Foldscope as an awareness program, by BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru. The First Workshop was conducted on February 14th 2019 in the morning session at Government Higher Primary School,Sunkadakatte,for class VII and VIII students. Around 40 students participated. The resource person were Prof N.Prathibha from…
Workshop on “Outreach Workshop on Foldscope” conducted by BMS College of Engineering in association with North East state Twinning partner, Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), Itanagar and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Doimukh for classes VII and VIII school students and First year BSc students at Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 10th-11th 2019.
A series of three workshops were conducted as an outreach workshop on Foldscope by BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru in association with Twinning partner, Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Doimukh Arunachal Pradesh at Bengaluru, Karnataka. Some school students accompanied the Professors from Arunachal Pradesh for interaction with students and teachers in…
Door to door foldscope campaign to expose children to the microorganisms in the surrounding environment
Door to door foldscope campaign to expose children to the microorganisms in the surrounding environment in the rural areas of Rajaborari estate, Hardha district, Madhya Pradesh
Door to Door Campaigns on Personal Hygiene using Foldscope as an Aid
A campaign was conducted in the villages of Rajaborari to educate women on importance of hygiene with emphasis of cloth and menstrual hygiene. Women were explained the importance and procedure to wash clothes. They were shown slides of microbes with the help of foldscope. Microbes were collected from unwashed bedding, unclean towel, etc. 100 women…