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Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Can coordination exercises slow down aging? New research from Haifa University
Discover how coordination exercises could slow aging by improving organ communication, according to new research.
Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year
“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”
Free weekend stays for Israel Trail hikers at University of Haifa dorms
Free lodging for Israel Trail hikers is available in Carmel through a new university partnership with the Society for the Protection of Nature.
Grapevine, May 16, 2025: Generous gift to the University of Haifa
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel
Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.
Israeli left-wing group suspended at University of Haifa after protesting the war in Gaza
Tensions have flared in recent years at Haifa, whose campus enrolls the largest proportion of Arabs of any Israeli university.
How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack
“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.
Autism, epilepsy meet next-gen medicine with Israel’s brain chip innovation
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
Literal copycats: Felines use facial mimicry to bond, study finds
New research using AI reveals cats mirror each other's facial expressions during friendly interactions, suggesting they're more social than previously thought.
'Disastrous initiatives': Ex-Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut slams gov't calls for judicial reform
These are Hayut's first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.
