Foldscope's origami microscope smashes its Kickstarter target in less than 24 hours - Wired.co.uk

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Foldscope's origami microscope smashes its Kickstarter target in less than 24 hours Wired.co.uk Microscopes are precision pieces of scientific equipment. Paper is... not. Nor is pressed tree pulp known for its magnifying capabilities. Yet a Kickstarter for an origami microscope has shattered it target goal almost immediately after launch.