The death rate from cancer among Holocaust survivors who live in Israel is higher than among their contemporaries who made aliyah before WWII. So asserts a new University of Haifa study, the first of its kind, which examined the incidence of cancer among Holocaust survivors in Israel.
Young Arab women are freer today than in the past to choose their spouse. A new study conducted at the University of Haifa found significant differences between the young Arab family in contemporary Israel and the conservative Arab family of pre-state Israel.
The death of Zarqawi signals the beginning of the end of the al-Qaida organization and of Sunni rebellion in Iraq", says one of the world's leading experts on Iraq, Prof. Amatzia Baram of the University of Haifa.
Stroke victims and people suffering from weakness of their upper extremities may now be able to go mall shopping, thanks to a "virtual mall" developed by a University of Haifa Occupational Therapy doctoral student.
A virtual reality program presented today at the University of Haifa conference on VR in rehabilitation will help American soldiers in Iraq. Both those who return from the battlefield and those who are training to enter the killing fields.
New study conducted by the National Security Studies Center in the University of Haifa concludes: Around 70% of the settlers have suffered from nightmares and hypersensitivity in the eve of the disengagement.
The isle of Jersey, located in the English Channel between Normandy and England, appears ready to change its competition laws and policy in order to take into the account its small size, thanks to a book by a University of Haifa Law Faculty senior lecturer, Dr. Michal Gal.
The results of a new University of Haifa study found a connection between artificial lighting and breast cancer.
An update of the events and stories in the University of Haifa, under the missile attack
As a result of the recent events, the Lebanese tourist industry has sustained heavy damage in what had promised to be a peak year for incoming tourism to Lebanon.
"We have to beware riding the wave of Islamaphobia that is now flowing over Europe. And we have to relate to the Pope's talk with great caution." So advised Dr. Fania Oz-Salzberger, senior lecturer in the University of Haifa's Faculty of Law and School of History.
Today's burning questions about the transit of energy and maintaining its security will be discussed for the first time in Israel at an international conference, to take place next week at the University of Haifa.
Dr. Onn Winkler, An expert from the Center for advanced Energy Studies in University of Haifa: The price of a barrel of oil will not drop significantly in the next few years.
A new program at the University of Haifa will award a Bachelor's degree in medical clowning. The program's goal is to turn medical clowns into better caregivers and pave the way for their entrance into the health system.
The difficulties faced by children who develop slower than their peers may provide them with advantages as they age. They may grow up to be better soccer players," posits Dr. Yuval Chiger in his doctoral thesis in the field of education
The Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa recently opened an additional legal clinic, the first of its kind in Israel.
The molecular system of blind mole rats, which enables their unique adaptation to conditions with little oxygen, is being researched at the University of Haifa's Institute of Evolution. Understanding these systems may have practical implications in the development of treatments for diseases caused by lack of oxygen.
Higher rate of sleep disorders found among children who were not ready to enter first grade than among their peers who were ready. A clear connection was also found between healthy sleep patterns and good grades among first graders.
An 8th century shipwreck, believed to be the only ship from this period discovered in the entire Mediterranean region, was discovered off Dor Beach. The small boat, which was well preserved and found with much of its contents intact, was involved in local commerce and sailed along the Lavant coast between the ports on the Mediterranean Sea.
The terror attack in Eilat had one immediate consequence: Israel can no longer market Eilat as a safe place. Until the recent terror attack, foreign tourists flocked to the resort city of Eilat, forgetting the fears that kept them away from other areas in Israel. That may change following the terrorist attack in Eilat.
Research reveals that the educational programs for peace that Jewish and Arab Israeli youth experience do not change their central beliefs relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A book written by an Israeli professor of communications at the University of Haifa about terror on the internet appears on the Al-Qaeda website. The book is advertised as acknowledgement of their success. The author disputes that this was his motivation for writing the book.
Research at the University of Haifa reveals that while diagnosing learning disabilities and giving children the tools to help them overcome their disabilities is important, too much emphasis on the disability causes children to become anxious and causes a decline academic achievement.
Ninety-nine percent of doctors believe that part of their job is to encourage their patients to live a healthier lifestyle, but very few actually do it. Research at the University of Haifa addresses the question: why not?
Researchers at the University of Haifa, Israel and ITC-irst or Trento, Italy unveiled a handheld "smart" museum guide, which is enhanced by artificial intelligence, that will guide visitors, ask questions and supply information on each museum exhibit. By the end of a visit, the device will know which exhibits interested the visitor and which ones did not.
A survey of orphans, children of divorced parents and children of intact families reveals a definitive connection between the quality of the father-child relationship and interpersonal relationships later in life.
Researchers from The Center for Brain Research and Learning Disabilities at the University of Haifa have developed a standardized diagnostic test for learning disabilities for administration in the classroom to all students. The test has been adapted to Hebrew and Arabic.
Research reveals that exposure to stress at a young age increases the probability of depression and PTSD in adulthood.
A ship that sunk off the coast of Acre during the battles between Napoleon and the British Royal navy is still shrouded in mystery. Marine archaeologists from the University of Haifa are analyzing the hull and the finds in an effort to solve the mystery.
Research examined the relationship between grandparents and their adopted grandchildren from the viewpoint of the grandparents. The research found that grandparents relate to their adopted grandchildren just as they relate to their biological grandchildren.
New research in the Department of Sociology at the University of Haifa found that the gender and ethnicity of judges, defendants and victims effect court rulings and prison terms.
New research at the University of Haifa contradicts the accepted theory and popular belief that Holocaust survivors pass down the effects of the trauma they endured to their children and grandchildren.
Children whose mother tongue is Russian and who acquired literacy in their home language before entering first grade received higher grades on reading skills tests than their peers who speak only Hebrew or those who speak Russian but have not learned how to read it. This was revealed in a study recently completed at the University of Haifa.
Over the course of their military service, combat soldiers become less right wing, adopt more dovish political views and are more open to comprise on security issues "“ according to research completed in the School for Political Science at the University of Haifa. Additional parameters that effect change in political views include the specific unit served in, gender and service as an officer.
The world's oldest wooden anchor was discovered during excavations in the Turkish port city of Urla, the ancient site of Liman Tepe / the Greek 1st Millennium BCE colony of Klazomenai, by researchers from the Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies of the University of Haifa. The anchor, from the end of the 7th century BC, was found near a submerged construction, imbedded approximately.1.5 meters underground.
Israeli public sector social welfare and health organizations lead in organizational innovativeness. This was revealed in new research conducted at the University of Haifa for the European Union, that evaluated public sector organizations in nine European countries "“ Great Britain, Ireland, Holland, Lithuania, Slovakia, Sweden, Norway and Spain.
Clinical research conducted in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Haifa revealed that some children who are born deaf "recover" from their deafness and do not require cochlear implants.
Mr. Steve Forbes to receive Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Haifa.
A new, state-of-the art television studio was recently built by the Israeli Academic Television Channel, a unique national television station operated by the University of Haifa. The new studio is located on the campus in northern Israel.
A child who is beginning to walk will show a decreased interest in play. When a child begins to walk, the way in which he experiences his environment changes. This change may be manifested in the way he plays. Study results revealed a tendency to a decrease in the child's level of persistence, concentration and attentiveness at the onset of walking in comparison to the pre-walking stage.
Alexander Gilady, Senior Vice President of NBC Sports and member of the International Olympic Committee will receive an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Haifa.
Research results reveal differences in the salaries of men and women on kibbutz, a purportedly egalitarian society.
The University of Haifa has initiated a unique memorial to IDF soldiers killed during the Second Lebanon War by granting academic scholarships in memory of each of the 119 soldiers. A generous donation from American businessman, Mr. Younes Nazarian, has enabled establishment of the fund that will grant scholarships to University students who served in the IDF.
The prominent American lawyer and author, Leon Charney has been elected as Chairman of the University of Haifa Board of Governors. He will be replacing Professor Manfred Lahnstein who held the position for the past six years.
Research reveals: When grandparents take care of their grandchildren when they are young "“ the grandchildren take care of their grandparents as they age.
University of Haifa researchers have developed an educational, mobile math lab application for cell phones, providing students with experiential, interactive ways to learn math. Problems, graphs and functions can be sent to others via text messaging. The applications can be downloaded at www.math4mobile.com.
A cooperative research project between the University of Haifa and Indiana University yielded the discovery of a mathematical model which identifies genes which battle viruses. Using the method, researchers successfully identified 37 out of 22,000 genes which are active in the battle against the virus hepatitis C, which attacks the liver.
The University of Haifa, in cooperation with Stanford University, is embarking on a unique, wide-ranging research effort to investigate energy production using a gas lying beneath the ocean floor, as an alternative to oil. The initiative will be conducted in the new School for Marine Studies at the University of Haifa, whose establishment was made possible through the generous donation of American businessman Mr. Leon Charney.
Archaeologists have discovered a footprint made by the sandal of a Roman soldier in a wall surrounding the Hellenistic-Roman city of Hippos (Sussita), east of the Sea of Galilee. The footprint was discovered during this eighth season of excavation, led by Prof. Arthur Segal from the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa in conjunction with archaeologists from the Polish Academy of Sciences and Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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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