The Rotary Actuated Dodecahedron (RAD) Sampler (IMAGE)

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The Rotary Actuated Dodecahedron (RAD) Sampler

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The rotary actuated dodecahedron (RAD) sampler has five origami-inspired "petals" arranged around a central point that fold up to safely capture marine organisms, like this jellyfish.

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Wyss Institute at Harvard University

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