University of Haifa
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
Haifa University supports faculty member that was threatened with boycott
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky was threatened by faculty at the university since he wouldn't cancel the participation of Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli.
Int'l Women's Day: Breaking through Israel's cement ceiling - opinion
I’m an Arab. I’m a Christian. I’m a Maronite. And I’m a woman. Each of these is a crucial part of my identity.
University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants - study
An international team of scientists found that the right number of copies of a specific group of genes can stimulate longer root growth.
Want to know if your cat is in pain? Israeli researchers can tell you how
Israeli researchers have developed an AI model that can tell when felines are in pain
Maladaptive daydreaming: What is it and are you suffering from it?
This pathological form of daydreaming leads sufferers to spend a large part of their waking hours daydreaming to an extent that impairs their daily functioning.
Ancient Christian maps of Israel, Jerusalem gifted to University of Haifa
The gift was bequeathed based on the wishes of the late Dr. Richard Umansky, a pediatrician, outdoorsman, traveler and historian.
Grapevine February 3, 2023: Yet another miracle
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Luxury fabrics from 1,300 years ago apparently from China, India and Sudan found in Arava
Has the Israeli Silk Road been discovered?
Silver coins were used as money in Israel 3,600 years ago - study
The new findings by Israeli archeologists precede by 500 years what was thought to be the use of such coins.
Earliest evidence of cotton fibers found in Jordan Valley
The cotton fibers probably arrived at Tel Tsaf from the Indus Valley region that is present-day Pakistan thousands of kilometers away.
