African scientists leverage open hardware
openacrs's bookmarks 2020-07-19
Summary:
A growing emphasis on do-it-yourself science is helping researchers to equip labs in resource-limited areas.
“Open-science hardware is not only important in Africa but all over the world,” Chagas says. “If you have the blueprint for a piece of equipment, you can understand how it works. You can repair your equipment if it breaks down, and, even more importantly, adapt it to your local needs.”