A 50-cent microscope that folds like origami

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JANUARY 3, 2015 CLASSIC TED TALK Manu Prakash: A 50-cent microscope that folds like origami 09:21 minutes · TEDGlobal 2012 Perhaps you’ve punched out a paper doll or folded an origami swan? TED Fellow Manu Prakash and his team have created a microscope made of paper that's just as easy to fold and use. A sparkling demo that shows how this invention could revolutionize healthcare in developing countries … and turn almost anything into a fun, hands-on science experiment. Watch now »     PLAYLIST OF THE DAY The most popular talks of 2014 From stunning tech demos to powerful personal stories, these are the talks you binge-watched last year. Spend this weekend catching up, and get excited for what 2015 will bring! Watch » 20 talks · Total run time 4:11:51