Manu Prakash, newly minted MacArthur 'genius,' builds water computers and origami microscopes - Los Angeles Times

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Manu Prakash, newly minted MacArthur 'genius,' builds water computers and origami microscopes Los Angeles Times The solutions to global health problems usually come with a hefty price tag. Manu Prakash is working to change that. Among his many inventions is the Foldscope, a lightweight microscope made from a single sheet of paper that costs less than $1 to build.