A series of studies carried out at the University of Haifa have found that rodent, reptile and ant lion species behave differently on either side of the Israel-Jordan border.
A new study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that the oxytocin hormone, known as the "love hormone", also affects antisocial behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating.
The remains of a Minoan-style wall painting, characterized by a blue background, the first of its kind to be found in Israel, was discovered in the course of the recent excavation season at Tel Kabri.
Literary Arabic is expressed in the brain of an Arabic speaker as a second language and not as a mother tongue. This has been shown in a new study by Dr. Raphiq Ibrahim of the University of Haifa's Department of Learning Disabilities.
Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients. "The results of our research should encourage psychiatric investigation into using cannabinoids in post-traumatic stress patients."
New geo-archaeological research at the University of Haifa concludes that tsunami waves are reasonably likely to strike Israel. The study, carried out by Dr. Beverly N. Goodman, exposes evidence of four tsunami events on the coast of Caesarea.
The mobile math lab Math4Mobile, developed by Prof. Michal Yerushalmy of the University of Haifa, will be displayed at the prestigious Presidential Conference at the Jerusalem International Convention Center on 20-22 October.
Violence between couples is usually the result of a calculated decision-making process and the partner inflicting violence will do so only as long as the price to be paid is not too high. This is the conclusion of a new study by Dr. Eila Perkis at the University of Haifa.
A new study analyzes differences between truthful and false content in the flow of writing, height and length of strokes and pressure of the pen on the page. "This method can improve our ability to identify lies in handwriting," the researchers noted.
A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered at Tel Dor during excavations by an archaeological team directed by Dr. Ayelet Gilboa of the University of Haifa and Dr. Ilan Sharon of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
An ancient treasure comprising three figurines of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, which was buried underground for over 1,500 years, was uncovered by researchers of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa.
Researchers from the University of Haifa discover that the addition of the phosphor molecule to a the NMDA receptor in the brain is a necessary step in memory formation
Walking outdoors in the fall, the splendidly colorful leaves adorning the trees are a delight to the eye. In Europe these autumn leaves are mostly yellow, while the United States and East Asia boast red foliage. But why is it that there are such differences in autumnal hues around the world? A new theory proposes taking a step 35 million years back to solve the color mystery.
This scholarly work examines a most central subject matter in the study of colonial Mesoamerica: indigenous social memory. This region of Southern North America was occupied during the pre-Columbian era by a variety of peoples with common cultural elements. Megged provides monumental insight of the indigenous social memory of these peoples.
The more empathy one has for another, the lighter the accent will be when speaking in a second language. This is the conclusion of a new study carried out at the University of Haifa. "In addition to personal-affective factors, it has been found that the 'language ego' is also influenced by the sociopolitical position of the speaker towards the majority group," the researchers stated.
A joint experiment carried out by researchers from the Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies at the University of Haifa and staff of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has solved the riddle that has been puzzling researchers ever since they first observed the thick wooden sides of the sunken ship opposite the shore of Acre: could cannon fire have penetrated the hull?
A new study carried out at the University of Haifa sheds light on how first and second languages are represented in the brain of a bilingual person. A unique single case study that was tested by Dr. Raphiq Ibrahim of the Department of Learning Disabilities and published in the Behavioral and Brain Functions journal, showed that first and second languages are represented in different places in the brain.
Researchers from the Department of Science Education-Biology at the University of Haifa-Oranim have managed to make out the "self-irrigating" mechanism of the desert rhubarb, which enables it to harvest 16 times the amount of water than otherwise expected for a plant in this region based on the quantities of rain in the desert. This is the first example of a self-irrigating plant worldwide.
Aspects of knowing about a parent's or grandparent's Holocaust experiences and traumas are transmitted to other members of the family through unspoken and sometimes unintentional behaviors in the home. This leads to a "knowledge" and presence of the Holocaust that, despite remaining unspoken, contributes to the life experiences and constitutes the personality of the person exposed to it.
An artificial underground cave, one of the largest in Israel, has been exposed in the Jordan Valley in the course of a survey carried out by the University of Haifa's Department of Archaeology. Prof. Adam Zertal reckons that this cave was originally a large quarry during the Roman and Byzantine era and was one of its kind. Various engravings were uncovered in the cave, including cross markings.
Dr. Dan Schueftan, Director of the University of Haifa's National Security Studies Center discusses the challenges that Israel's national security is now facing following the Arab and Palestinian responses to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech.
The 2008 index of Arab-Jewish Relations in Israel, carried out at University of Haifa, reveals deterioration of Arab public attitudes: 41% of the Arab citizens recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state; 40.5% claim that the Holocaust never occurred.
"The findings show that trauma from a mother's past, which does not directly impact her pregnancy, will affect her offspring's emotional and social behavior. We should consider whether such effects occur in humans too," stated Prof. Micah Leshem who carried out the study.
An innovative study carried out at the University of Haifa examined factors influencing decisions by investment advisors and accountants, finding that irrelevant substance, such as newspaper articles dealing with unrelated risky decisions, affects financial decision making. The results of the study were presented at the APESA 2009 international conference on behavioral economics.
Researchers at the University of Haifa reveal an exceptional archaeological discovery in the Jordan valley: Enormous "foot-shaped" enclosures identified with the biblical "gilgal" stone structures. "The 'foot' structures that we found in the Jordan valley are the first sites that the People of Israel built upon entering Canaan and they testify to the biblical concept of ownership of the land with the foot."
"Information warfare" plays a crucial role in the struggle against terrorist organizations, sometimes more so than conventional weapons. Therefore, the information warfare against terrorist organizations ought to be instigated and on the attack, and should continue even when military warring has ended. Thus concludes a new study by Dr. Yaniv Levyatan of the University of Haifa.
Cellular mechanisms that subterranean mole rats have developed in order to survive the low levels of oxygen in their underground habitat are similar to the mechanisms used by tumors to survive and progress in humans. Based on the new study, the mole rat can represent the human tumor in research, and the gene targeted in mole rats can be targeted for development of anti-cancer drugs.
Drawing enhances emotional verbalization among children who live under the shadow of drug-addicted fathers. "The use of art seems to help with verbalizing trauma. It is usually difficult to express the trauma through speech, yet the body remembers it," said Prof. Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Head of the Graduate School of Creative Arts Therapies who carried out the study.
Gifted youths already know what they want to be when they grow up, but when they are asked why they made their choices, they are not able to explain. Society identifies the gifted child with high intelligence and is often hasty to identify this intelligence with specific subjects, especially exact or prestigious sciences. The maturing children are quick to adopt this identity, renouncing the process of building self-identity.
A new research at the University of Haifa inspected sexual harassment in the public sector: Women sexually harassed at the workplace tend to leave the organization. The women quit out of a sense of weakness and not power and control, the researchers stated.
"The polarized design of settlement in Israel is characterized by a pattern of high concentration that is described as a country with 'an enormous head and no body'," states Prof. Baruch Kipnis of the University of Haifa, who edited the new book, Tel Aviv-Yafo: From a Garden Suburb to a World City "“ The First One Hundred Years, which was published on the occasion of 100 years since the establishment of the first 'Hebrew' city.
Countries with the highest levels of artificial light at night also have the highest rates of prostate cancer. Data was collected from a database of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, on the incidence of cancer in men in 164 countries. The researchers also examined additional factors, such as electricity consumption.
New research at the University of Haifa identified a specific protein essential for long term memory consolidation. The process of memory creation and consolidation is the first to be affected in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's; understanding the biological mechanisms of this process brings us a step closer to finding a treatment for these incurable diseases.
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't "“ reveals joint research conducted by the University of Haifa and Jezreel Valley College.
Three quarters of parents of young athletes let their child skip an exam for an important game, a new study conducted at the University of Haifa has found. In comparison, only 47% of parents of young musicians will agree to their child choosing a performance over an exam.
The University of Haifa has opened a unique school for marine sciences, the first of this nature in Israel. The research and study in this school will cover a wide range of subjects all connected to marine studies "“ from natural sciences to social sciences and humanities. Establishment of the school was enabled by an $8 million donation of Mr. Leon Charney, Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Peace agreements, stability and regional prosperity, in an interesting paradox, increase the risk of air terror in Israel, according to new research conducted at the University of Haifa.
A new computer program, developed in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Haifa, will be able to identify the type of brain damage a patient has had, to calculate the probability of recovery and recommend the most effective ways to treat the patient.
Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries - during the time of the Crusades "“ceramic vessels reached Acre from: Mediterranean regions, the Levant, Europe, North Africa, and even China "“ reveals new research, which examined trade of ceramic vessels, conducted at the University of Haifa.
Pregnant women who perceive having a well-balanced relationship with their parents during their childhood will experience fewer difficulties in the transition to motherhood, as opposed to women whose relationship with their parents was characterized by unresolved anger or rejection "“ reveals a new study conducted at the University of Haifa.
Recent research conducted in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Haifa found that children with autism improved their road safety skills after practicing with a unique virtual reality system.
Sixty percent of private practice dynamically oriented psychotherapy clients felt that their therapy either lasted too long or ended too soon, according to recent research conducted by Prof. David Roe at the University of Haifa.
A ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation, a recent study conducted by Prof. Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa found. The research was published in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience. "We still don't know the exact mechanism of the memory process that occurs during sleep, but the results of this research suggest the possibility that it is possible to speed up memory consolidation, and in the future, we may be able to do it artificially," said Prof. Karni.
If you're going to experience a period of helplessness, it's best to be alone. New research at the University of Haifa found that laboratory rats that were on their own when exposed to uncontrollable conditions, which create a feeling of helplessness, learned to avoid situations which create such feelings better than rats that were exposed to uncontrollable conditions in pairs.
Research in the Department of Biology at the University of Haifa has discovered a substance that may become an oral treatment for diabetes and its complications. The substance, which is derived from yeast, is called Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF).
A new development in the fight against cancer: Recent research at the University of Haifa found that molecules found in common fungus Ganoderma lucidum aid in suppressing some of the mechanisms involved in the progression of prostate cancer. The main action of the fungus: disrupting androgen receptor activity and impeding the proliferation of cancerous cells.
Research at the University of Haifa found that, contrary to common belief, young adults who maintain a close or moderate relationship with their parents exhibit greater independence in their personal lives than those who have a distant relationship.
A group of researchers from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Haifa succeeded in finding a security vulnerability in Microsoft's "Windows 2000" operating system. The significance of the loophole: emails, passwords, credit card numbers, if they were typed into the computer, and actually all correspondence that emanated from a computer using "Windows 2000" is susceptible to tracking.
A new program developed in the Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Haifa enables computers to "know" if an artwork is a Leonardo da Vinci original or the work of a less well known artist. Using computer vision the computer is able identify the artworks of different artists after turning the works into a series of mathematical symbols, sines and cosines.
Almost 90% of teenagers aged 12-18 claim to have been victims of some level of sexual violence, according to a study conducted jointly by the University of Haifa and Ben Gurion University. The research surveyed 1,036 high school students. Additionally, 82% of the boys and 76% of the girls reported said that they had been subjects of violent physical assault.
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