Podcasts about Foldscope

Manu Prakash is many things—biologist, engineer, inventor, philosopher—but what he isn't is conventional. Following his instincts has led Manu to his most ambitious project yet: mapping the whole tree of life, with the help of everyone on this planet. Step one: make a cheap microscope anyone can use. Foldscope co-inventor Jim Cybulski describes their invention, and their dream to supply millions of microscopes to the masses. Manu has been recognized by the Hypothesis Fund as a Scout for his bold science and enabling others to pursue their big ideas. “The Leap” is a 10-episode audio series that profiles scientists willing to take big risks to push the boundaries of discovery. It premieres on Science Friday's podcast feed every Monday until July 21. “The Leap” is a production of the Hypothesis Fund, brought to you in partnership with Science Friday.Transcript is available on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Foldscope is the paper microscope that combines low-cost materials with precision optics. This innovation results in microscopes that are both high-quality and affordable, with a range of magnifications (50X-340X). From tiny microorganisms to larger samples like insects, plants, fabrics, and tissues, Foldscope can inspire kids to see beyond their own eyes wherever they may be! Foldscope can also attach to mobile phones for imaging and is very portable, durable, and waterproof. With that versatility, the possibilities are endless!Look for the new projection microscope soon!Connect with Foldscope:Website: foldscope.comYouTube: @FoldscopeInstruments Twitter/X: @TeamFoldscopeFacebook: @foldscopeInstagram: @teamfoldscopeMicrocosmos (where people can post their Foldscope pictures and videos): microcosmos.foldscope.comFoldscope Blogs (to get ideas for things to look at and explore): foldscope.com/blogs/blogLearn more from Ep 204: dailystem.com/2021/06/11/stem-everyday-204-inexpensive-microscopes-for-everywhere-feat-jim-cybulski/Holly Stuart is an Education Specialist at Foldscope and has spent the last 10 years as a science educator in both indoor and outdoor classrooms. She uses her background in Chemistry and Environmental Studies to seek out innovative teaching techniques to use with students. As an avid outdoor person, Holly takes her Foldscope with her on every hike and enjoys making new discoveries in the microcosmos. Holly is excited to help get Foldscopes into the hands of teachers and students so they can experience the joy of discovery as well.Connect with Holly:email: holly@foldscope.comTwitter/X: @hollyastuartChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Manu Prakash is a professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, asking biological questions with insights from physics. His most widely known contribution is the FoldScope, a $1-microscope made from paper and a lens – 2 million copies of this have been distributed to would-be scientists around the world. In this episode, Manu emphasizes how science is a sense of wonder and a personal journey with no set roads. To get to new and deep questions, Manu feels he needs to “embed” himself in the world he's studying, e.g., by spending weeks on research vessels on the open sea when he's interested in deep-sea biology. In his view, the most important consequence of a discovery is not how it impacts the world, but how it changes the scientist making the discovery.This episode was supported by Research Theory (researchtheory.org). For more information about Night Science, visit https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/night-science .

Understanding microbes is an essential part of appreciating the natural world and our environment. But exploring microbiology using a traditional microscope comes with the potential barriers of cost and complexity, sometimes preventing hands-on learning experiences in schools and communities. Imagine having the power to explore the microscopic world with an affordable, simple, and durable microscope. The Foldscope makes this exploration accessible to everyone, from students to lifelong learners. It empowers educators and students alike to engage actively in microscopy, breaking down barriers in science education.In this episode, we delve into the Foldscope microscope with Holly Stuart, Education Specialist for Foldscope Instruments. Discover how Foldscope works, its real-world applications in research and education, and practical tips for integrating Foldscope into classroom activities.By the end of this episode, you will see how Foldscope is transforming science education and exploration of the microbial world, bridging the gap between accessibility and scientific discovery.Topics covered in this episode:Holly's scientific and education background and journey to microbiology educationHow the Foldscope makes microscopy accessible and affordableHow the Foldscope worksLevels of magnification and views of microorganisms like bacteria and tardigradesDevelopment of the Foldscope and its iterationsApplications of Foldscopes in scientific research and beyondTips for educators to incorporate Foldscopes into their teachingAt-home microbiology activity: Exploring Microbes in Your Fish Tank with the Foldscope MicroscopeJOYFUL MICROBE SHOW NOTES: https://joyfulmicrobe.com/foldscope-holly-stuart/AT-HOME MICROBIOLOGY ACTIVITY: https://joyfulmicrobe.com/foldscope-fish-tank-activity/JOYFUL MICROBE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joyfulmicrobe/JOYFUL MICROBE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justineldees/SUPPORT JOYFUL MICROBE: https://ko-fi.com/joyfulmicrobe/

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This is the audio version of the second  episode of the DIGITAL PATHOLOGY NEWSLETTER. that should have already landed in your inbox if you are on my digital pathology trailblazer list. (And if you are not, you can get on it here, and get a free PFD of my "Digital Pathology 101" book)HERE ARE THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES:Digital Pathology Trailblazer CornerWe hit 10K followers on LinkedIn! Thank you so much!Interesting DP Research & DevelopmentsAI in Pathology: What could possibly go wrong (the official paper)AI in Pathology: What could possibly go wrong (the authors version on LinkedIn)Interviews & Opinion from DP ExpertsLast podcast episode with Dr. Richard Levenson about glassless pathology and AI. So  informative and entertaining!Educational ResourcesThe FREE online course for those starting the digital pathology journey - The Digital Pathology Starter KitDPA Webinar "Remote Sign Out. Myths and Reality" by Dr. Giovanni LujanCool DP EquipmentSmall microscope camera I'm exploring called PathoZoomPodcast with Dr. Martin Weihrauch, the CEO of Smart in Media - the producer of PathoZoomQuick Bullet Updates of What I'm Up ToWaiting for the Foldscope, a little paper microscope, to arrive. Support the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer and See you inside the club: Digital Pathology Club Membership

Jim Cybulski is a co-founder of Foldscope, the ultra-affordable, paper microscope that you assemble yourself. Designed to be inexpensive, durable, and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes, Foldscope brings hands-on microscopy to new places! It has reached over 1 million people and created a global community of explorers unlike any other!Foldscope is a company that develops low-cost scientific tools with the mission of making science accessible to everyone around the world. Foldscope is rugged, durable, and 100% waterproof; with over 1,000X magnification with digital zoom, it resolves single-cell bacteria (0.18 NA). You can learn more about us in this PDF. Foldscope is a powerful tool that allows students to carry on scientific explorations anywhere - which makes it perfect for remote learning! You can read about the impact Foldscope has been having on students of the Ector County Independent School District (Texas, US) here.Connect with Jim & Foldscope:Website foldscope.comYouTube youtube.com/channel/UC8jNuT-a9rqdrtBYxDPYuOQTwitter @teamfoldscopeFacebook facebook.com/foldscopeInstagram @teamfoldscopeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show (http://dailystem.com/stem-everyday-podcast/)

Marine fungi exist. And we know almost nothing about them. These elusive water dwelling fungi offer valuable insight to evolution, phylogenetics, ecological health, drug discovery, remediation and more. We welcome one of the few researchers who are surveying these fungi to share her findings and usher other researchers into the mysterious, essential world of marine fungi. We discuss the nascency of the field, how research is currently being conducted, ideas for how to proceed, and why looking to the ocean for new fungal species is a worthy endeavor.Cassie Ettinger is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Microbiology & Plant Pathology at the UC Riverside advised by Dr. Jason Stajich. She received a Ph.D. in Integrative Genetics and Genomics at UC Davis studying the seagrass microbiome and seagrass mycobiome. Cassie received her B. A. in Molecular and Cell Biology with a Genetics, Genomics and Development emphasis from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2013. While at UC Berkeley she participated in research in Dr. Ellen Simms' lab on multiple projects involving rhizobia-legume symbiosis. Cassie's current research interests include plant-microbe interactions, the co-evolution of microbes and their hosts, and marine fungi.Topics CoveredDefining marine fungi, also known as aquatic fungi and water moldsRecognizing the infancy of marine mycology  Evolution of fungi from water to land, and backSurveying, sampling, and growing marine fungi in the labGenomics of marine fungiSeagrass-associated fungi and seagrass microbiomesPigmented fungiHow citizen scientists can advance marine mycologyChytridiomycota, oomycetes, aspergillus, slime molds, marine lichenShow NotesCassie's Website: https://casett.github.io/index.htmlJonathan Eisen's Lab: https://phylogenomics.me/people/cassie-ettinger/Instant Ocean: http://www.instantocean.com/products/sea-salt-mixes/sea-salt-mixture.aspxJAMSTEC Specimen: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/e/hot_pictures/?515The Mantle Drilling and Observatory: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/mare3/mdp/e/images/brochure.pdfSTRES: http://www.stresblackfungi.org/Foldscope: https://www.foldscope.com/Freshwater Mushroom: https://fishbio.com/field-notes/wildlife-ecology/mushrooms-underwaterCassie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/casettron

નમસ્કાર ..! Scientific Gujarati Show મા 5 થી 95 વર્ષ ના બધા જ જિજ્ઞાસુ બાળકો નુ સ્વાગત છે. In this episode, we talked about Dr. Manu Prakash and his frugal innovation 'Fold Scope'. It's a $1 microscope made out of sheets of paper, a magnet, and just one spherical lens. Traditional microscopes are more than $1000 in price and not accessible to remote locations. Foldscope is a faster, cheaper, and better alternative for it. We shared some ideas about 'Science for everyone'. Let us know your thoughts and feedback on this topic on social media. બાકી આટલુ વાંચી જ લીધું તો Subscribe કરી લેજો જ્યાં પણ સાંભળતા હોવ ..! Link for all podcast platforms:https://sites.google.com/view/scientific-gujarati-show/home Also, please follow us on Instagram, because why not? We are good and kind people—કરી લેજો. Our Instagram : Scientific Gujarati: https://www.instagram.com/scientificgujarati/ Ankit - @ankit.m101 Hitesh-@hitesh.naghera Join us in building and growing the Scientific Gujarati Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/scientificgujarati Sources: Foldscope: Microscopy for everyone - YouTube Manu Prakash: A 50-cent microscope that folds like origami - YouTube અમારો બીજો પોડકાસ્ટ: https://anchor.fm/bestgujaratipodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scientificgujarati/message

Manu Prakash is the co-inventor of the Foldscope, a low-cost microscope aimed at making scientific tools more accessible. We chat with him about why he wants to change how we think about science, and what it'll take to make science something everyone is able to enjoy. (Encore episode) Follow Maddie on Twitter. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

Frugal science and the Foldscope microscope are among the topics we discuss with Manu Prakash, in part 1 of our multiweek conversation with the Unilever Colworth Prize recipient and MacArthur Fellow, who joins us from Stanford University. Prakash recounts the road to putting high-level microscopes in the hands of more than 1 million users around the world, as well as his earliest scientific memories. We also explore science’s role in our current global pandemic situation and how a problem-solving mentality extends beyond the laboratory. Season 2, Episode 2, concludes with a look at how a most unusual material spins a stronger optical lens.Sponsored by:COMSOL - www.comsol.comMKS Instruments - www.newport.comAll Things Photonics is produced by Photonics Media and airs bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Find links to the stories mentioned in the episode on our website, www.photonics.com/podcast.

Join us to listen to this fabulous innovator, Jason Osborne describe how he went from being a kid in South Central Pennsylvannia to scuba-diving for fossils. The story takes a palatable tale with BoneDusters Paleo Ale. While sipping beer, we move to discuss his next frontier - tackling STEM education and how he wanted to be IN the system to change it. 

This weeks guest Manu Prakash, who I met at the design Indaba earlier this year, did his master’s and PhD in applied physics at MIT before founding the Prakash Lab at Stanford. “Manu works at the molecular scale to literally try and understand how the world really works. he is the co-inventor of the Foldscope and co-founder of Foldscope Instruments. Manu is dedicated towards inventing and distributing “frugal science” tools to democratize access to science , diagnostics of deadly diseases like malaria and convening global citizen science communities to tackle planetary scale environmental challenges such as mosquito surveillance or plankton surveillance by citizen sailors mapping the oceanThe Foldscope is an idea that's more relevant now than ever. We are in my mind seeing the decentralisation of power on so many spheres and this is yet another. As we discuss in our conversation there has been a big loss of trust in science today because the funding system often builds in biases which are hard to overlook. Manu has the goal of democratising science through making it accessible to everyone which I find a thrilling and powerful idea. You can’t argue against something that is proven by hundreds or thousands of people. The recent months have shown again how polarised and distrustful many people are in science and for good reason, but with people like Manu pioneering projects like Foldscope, there is hope. Listen to our conversation to find out more.

Manu Prakash is the co-inventor of the Foldscope, a low-cost microscope aimed at making scientific tools more accessible. We chat with him about why he wants to change how we think about science, and what it'll take to make science something everyone is able to enjoy. Follow Maddie on Twitter. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

The Foldscope, Paperfuge, and Octopi are inexpensive diagnostic tools that Manu Prakash and his team have invented to improve the lives of people around the world.

In this episode, join us as we explore curiosity-driven science with Dr. Manu Prakash. Dr. Prakash is a Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University who strives to create opportunities for limited resource communities all over the globe. His invention the Foldscope, an origami microscope, costs just $1.75 and allows people all over the world to explore their curiosity through science! Learn more about Manu PrakashThe Prakash Lab website: http://web.stanford.edu/group/prakash-lab/cgi-bin/labsite/The Foldscope Patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US9696535B2The Foldscope Community: https://www.foldscope.com/aBuzz: https://stanford.io/2WWxsJb See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This episode was recorded in the bowels of Sussex University when we met up with Tom Baden a Neuroscientist interested in how the visual system processes information. Our motivation for chatting to Tom was a brilliant project called the FlyPi that he developed, along with Andre Chagas another Neuroscientist who joined us via the magic of Skype. FlyPi is a great representation of a seemingly growing phenomena of DIY tools within the labs - you can read the paper for the specs, but in short it's a 3D printed lab for imaging experiments - specifically of the fruit fly (as the name FlyPi might suggest). Along with the FoldScope, and a number of other simple, cheap tools (including a fidget spinner centrifuge ...), the ability to probe the natural world in a meaningful way is being made available to a much wider audience.   We spoke a bunch about Tom's Trend in Africa programme, which trains up researchers in underserved parts of the continent so they're up to scratch with the latest neuroscience tools/knowhow. We also discussed the broad topic of the maker movement in biology, the fear of experimenting with experiments, and the way that DIY hardware in science needs to be shown off in the appropriate venues (and that means not just buried away in the academic literature). We thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Andre and Tom, and we left feeling energised that the spirit of ingenuity, of tinkering, and playing with science is alive and well.

Manu Prakash and his lab at Stanford University have designed an origami based paper microscope, called a Foldscope. The microscope is printed on waterproof paper. The user punches out the pieces and folds them together to create a fully functional microscope. It works with standard microscope slides and requires no external power to operate. You simply hold the Foldscope up to a light source (like the sun) and look through the salt grain-sized lens to view the sample on the slide. The high curvature of the tiny lenses used in the Foldscope allows small objects to be highly magnified. This little invention costs less than a dollar to produce and could have major implications for global health and for science education.

Manu Prakash, a bioengineer at Stanford University, has created a fully functional microscope out of waterproof paper that uses teeny tiny lenses to magnify objects. He calls it a Foldscope. The different parts of the microscope are printed on paper, which the user punches out and folds together. The Foldscope requires no power outlets and works with standard microscope slides. The Foldscope operates a lot like a traditional microscope in that it uses lenses to bend light in order to make tiny images appear larger. Watch the video to learn more.

Thinking about cost as an engineering constraint brings new life to ideas. Physicists like to make stuff and use these skills (and field work) to design solutions for extremely resource constrained settings, especially in the field of global health. In this talk, Professor Prakash discusses his work on the "Foldscope," a rugged, 50-cent paper microscope that can be mass-produced to diagnose malaria and tuberculosis in rural Africa and Southeast Asia.