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By Shane Rachel del Rosario
Photos can capture smiles, stories, and memories that connect communities. Whether it's your best selfie or a snapshot from a recent family vacation, sharing these moments online strengthens those connections. But did you know that with just your mobile phone and a knack for photography, you can also contribute to scientific research and innovation?
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Enter the Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)’s Kooha, a photo-sharing application that enables real-time participatory photo and sensor data collection using mobile devices.
Coined from the Filipino word, “kuha” which means to take or capture, it was developed by Filipino scientists and engineers who aim to marry science and the Filipinos’ love for selfies.
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By Elijah Espiritu
In the realm of scientific innovation, the quest for accessible and affordable technology often leads to groundbreaking solutions that transform traditional practices. The Make-roscope™ is a revolutionary device developed by Engr. Jeremy C. De Leon is set to change the way we approach microscopy. Combining ingenuity with practicality, the Make-roscope™ represents a significant leap in making scientific observation more accessible to students, researchers, and the general public.
With its compact and efficient nature, the Make-roscope™ acts as an attachment for mobile phone cameras to create a digital microscope that can fit in your pocket. The Make-roscope™ can also be carried around as a keychain for quick and easy use.
Driven by a vision to democratize scientific observation, De Leon came up with the Make-roscope™ as a solution for inaccessible microscopy equipment. This innovation serves as a nifty alternative to traditional compound light microscopes that are prohibitively much more expensive and bulky.
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