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Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Israeli AI, drone imagery revolutionizing mapping of archaeological sites
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
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."
Haifa U. students launch plan to aid elderly citizens amid lockdown
Upon completion of their training, every student is paired with one specific senior citizen, allowing the relationship to be built over time.
Aviva Doron receives lifetime achievement award for Hebrew poetry research
Her studies changed the picture of research of Hebrew poetry in Spain and gave Doron an international reputation in the study of Spanish culture.