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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have designed and built the world’s first microscope ...

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2... Eight-year-old S. Hariraj is a Foldscope devotee. He's ...

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