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.

The project blossomed into the invention of the Foldscope, the foldable microscope made mostly of paper, that to this day still achieves the goal of being less than one U.S. dollar in parts.

CLASSIC FOLDSCOPE Our first Foldscope (1.0) and accessories. For those of you who have been with us from the beginning.

We have a ton of video tutorials to help you get the most of your Foldscope microscope. From how to assemble to how to use, these video tutorials cover everything you'll need to know to …

Welcome to Foldscope’s online user guide. Learn all about the features of our microscope so that you can make the most out of your scientific exploration.

Learn how the Foldscope, our first product, was developed at Stanford University by Manu Prakash and Jim Cybulski and how it went on to be a world-wide phenom for scientific discovery

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The Explorer Kit provides one assembled Foldscope 2.0 microscope, 3 lenses, a selection of our most popular accessories, and a beautiful metal storage box. This kit has everything you need …

Foldscope is the paper microscope that allows people to explore the microscopic world, the Microcosmos is where Foldscope users share what they discover, connect with other users, …

The Foldscope website provides a number of resources to ensure that you can build, use and document your Foldscope and its discoveries. From lesson plans to community resources, …