Flexible material mimics octopus skin with nanoscale color and texture transformations

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...
East Bay Times

History museum hosts Apricot STEM Fair

Apricot-themed and nature-inspired activities await at Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair on Saturday, July 19. Held in the museum’s courtyard and adjacent Los Altos Heritage Orchard from 10 ...
Texas Public Radio

Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world

Eight-year-old S. Hariraj is a Foldscope devotee. He's used it to look at the milk from the cows his parents raise. Though the milk looks creamy, the Foldscope reveals a world of microorganisms. "It ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2... Eight-year-old S. Hariraj is a Foldscope devotee. He's ...