LGP26-B3: Exploring Dirty Hair Through a Foldscope
Jun 05, 2026 • 5:22 PM UTC
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Ananya Dixit
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Exploring Dirty Hair Through a Foldscope Apart from the samples suggested during the course, I wanted to explore something unusual on my own. To go beyond the given activities and satisfy my curiosity, I decided to observe a strand of dirty hair under the Foldscope.
At 50x magnification , the hair appeared as a long, dark strand. I could notice small particles attached to its surface, which were not visible to the naked eye.
At 140x magnification , these particles became clearer. Dust, tiny debris, and irregularities along the hair surface could be observed. It was surprising to see how much material can accumulate on a single strand of hair.
At 340x magnification , the details were even more noticeable. The surface of the hair appeared textured, and the attached particles stood out more clearly. This gave me a better understanding of how easily hair can collect dirt from the environment.
One challenge I faced was positioning the hair properly on the slide because it kept shifting while I was trying to focus. At higher magnifications, obtaining a clear image required patience and multiple adjustments.
This observation was especially interesting because it was a sample I chose independently. It showed me that scientific exploration does not always require special materials, sometimes, everyday objects around us can reveal fascinating microscopic details.
At 50x magnification , the hair appeared as a long, dark strand. I could notice small particles attached to its surface, which were not visible to the naked eye.
At 140x magnification , these particles became clearer. Dust, tiny debris, and irregularities along the hair surface could be observed. It was surprising to see how much material can accumulate on a single strand of hair.
At 340x magnification , the details were even more noticeable. The surface of the hair appeared textured, and the attached particles stood out more clearly. This gave me a better understanding of how easily hair can collect dirt from the environment.
One challenge I faced was positioning the hair properly on the slide because it kept shifting while I was trying to focus. At higher magnifications, obtaining a clear image required patience and multiple adjustments.
This observation was especially interesting because it was a sample I chose independently. It showed me that scientific exploration does not always require special materials, sometimes, everyday objects around us can reveal fascinating microscopic details.
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