Manu Prakash is a regular lecturer in the Marine Biological Laboratory’s Physiology course. In 2017, he introduced Physiology students to the Foldscope, a paper “origami” microscope he co-invented.
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. Listen to the audio piece here.
Source: A Scientist’s Quest To See Every Organism On Earth | Science Friday
