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
Harvard President awarded honorary doctorate from University of Haifa
“Israel has demonstrated to the world that a country or a region doesn't need to be rich in natural resources in order to be a wealthy country," said President Bacow after receiving the honor.
Harvard President Bacow to be awarded honorary doctorate from U of Haifa
UH and Harvard have recently been collaborating with one another in marine sciences, archaeology and environmental studies.
University of Haifa prof. wins Israel Prize for Hebrew Literature
The Israel Prize is considered one of the state’s highest honors and is awarded in a ceremony on Independence Day.
Haifa University professor shortens process to identify receptor function
A new computational method developed at Haifa University shortens the usually long process to identify receptors' functions.
Haifa University signs cooperation agreement with UAE research institute
The Emirati TRENDS Institute studies geopolitical shifts, international relations, security and military affairs and economic sustainability in and around the Middle East.
COVID-19 deaths reduced by only meeting with those of same age – study
Creating microenvironments for people in the same group to meet while maintaining social distancing and wearing masks could cut mortality rates by up to 91%.
Israel in ‘weak countries club’ if it looks away while Cyprus acts – study
In six years, Israel has done nothing to challenge Cyprus's position that it may pump gas out of the Aphrodite-Yishai field.
Medical cannabis doesn't cause cognitive decline in seniors, study finds
"Although the cannabis patients have been using it consistently for at least a year, we have not found that their cognitive function is lower than of people similar to them in age and background."
COVID-19 vaccine ready by elections won't help Trump – U. of Haifa expert
“In May, about 3 in 4 Americans were willing to take the vaccine immediately, now that number is down to 1 in 2. And among Republicans, it is even less.”
New method to curb coronavirus: Change public opinion - study
Researchers were able to change people's perceptions about health regulations using online tools, and research showed an improvement of "individuals' health preserving attitudes."
