For the first time in living memory, UAE sees snow fall. Normally known for temperatures of 50+ C in summer, one would not associate "snow" and "UAE" in once sentence. However, the amazing thing did happen. You can read what AFP reported, as well as what BBC reported. Both have pictures.Although a relative said that Alexandria got snow 2 years ago, it was a mistranslation.

In a previous article, titled Interrupting Interruptions, I discussed how technological advances have affected our daily life.Now, Professor David Levy, of the University of Washington has studied the phenomenon and its effects on us. Read the article in the Seattle Times, which also quotes David Meyer, a cognitive scientist and psychologist.

Pollen grains often have very intricate shapes and structure. They have several layers, spines, pores, ...etc.

Plant tissue is very interesting to examine under the microscope. Here are some samples.

Bacteria, Fungi, and Yeast.

Growing up in Egypt, it was hard to come by photomicroscopy equipment, because this was only available to research institutes. For an individual, it was unusual to take this as a hobby.

I have been interested in the invisible world that can only be seen through a microscope for a long time. Ever since I was in grade school, then in high school, and in university as well.These pages describe some of what I used to see, how I got a camera adapter, and some fascinating photos I took as well.

Because the coral reefs of the Red Sea are treacherous to navigate, there are lots of shipwrecks all over it.

Over the years, I had to experiment with equipment till I find out which are best for my needs. On this page, I try to discuss the various things I tried, and the pros and cons of each.

There is often a notion that spearfishing is against preservation of the environment, and hence is frowned upon by many people. In my view, responsible spearfishing is just like rod and line fishing and even better in some aspects.