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Haifa University developed a bot that generates customized math tasks: “He is the most creative student I have ever met”

After years of developing “literal math” tasks, mathematics education and artificial intelligence researchers have trained a model that can structure problems by grade, subject, and learning stage – including “teasers” that were difficult for humans to develop.
“Measuring Goliath: Coverage of Israel in the International Media” – Book Cover

Prof. Eli Avraham: “The global coverage of Israel is built on a fixed framing” in which Israel is Goliath and proposes a national information authority

In his book “Measuring Goliath,” the head of the Department of Communication at the University of Haifa claims that Israel receives coverage that is exceptional in scope and nature, and recommends establishing a professional, long-term advocacy body, detached from politics.
The Pain Laboratory at the University of Haifa. Photo: Haifa University Spokesperson

The brain creates pain – and therefore it can also stop it

Prof. Pavel Goldstein of the University of Haifa is leading a revolutionary approach to treating chronic neuroplastic pain, based on training the brain to change the “danger signal” – and showing that even pain that has lasted for years can pass when understood.
Microalgae from BarAlgae. Photo: University of Haifa

From high-tech to the ocean: Artificial intelligence that optimizes microalgae growth

Efrat Kadosh, Director of Climate-Tech at the Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of Haifa, is leading the development of artificial intelligence models based on data from BarAlgae Farms – to stabilize, improve and transform the growth of
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Walls of Silence: Why is the world silent when women are raped in war?

New research by Prof. Shulamit Almog and Dr. Gal Amir from the University of Haifa reveals four "walls of silence" surrounding sexual violence during wartime - from politics and international cynicism through collective and personal shame to trauma
The view from Nahal Mearot. Illustration: Daria Lokshin-Gandzilov

Research: About 15 years ago, coastal lakes rich in waterfowl stretched across the Carmel Caves

Zooarchaeological analysis of the Stream Cave (El Wad) at the University of Haifa reveals systematic winter hunting of ducks and geese in lakes and marshes along the low coastal plain; 43 bird species, cut and burn marks, and bone beads were identified
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Switching to winter time: Why it's worth staying on it all year round

In the United States, the risk of cancer increased the further west one lived in the same time zone – that is, in places where social time is further from solar time, a situation similar to permanent daylight saving time.
The Feast of Holidays - Interfaith Dialogue in Haifa. Illustration: depositphotos.com

“Not to bridge the gaps but to recognize them”: Dr. Maayan Raveh in an interview about interfaith dialogue in Israel

In preparation for the International Day of Peace, Dr. Maayan Raveh, director of the Haifa Incubator for the Study of Religions at the University of Haifa, explains how a true encounter between different religious groups is created precisely from recognizing differences, not from blurring them.
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If together – then only union: Israel's future in the European Union's research program

Dr. Shani de la Zerda, head of the EU-European Union section at the Research Authority at the University of Haifa, warns that Israel's exclusion from the Horizon Europe program could cause serious damage to Israeli science, harm international collaborations, and undermine
Credit: The silver hoard from Maras ad-Din, circa 600 BC - Photograph by Dr. Shai Bar

New research conducted at the University of Haifa: Silver was used as a means of payment in the Land of Israel more than a thousand years before the invention of currency

Analysis of dozens of silver hoards from the Bronze and Iron Ages and 230 chemical samples shows an established weight economy, standards, and even counterfeits – from the 17th century BC to the 6th century BC; led by Dr. Tzilla Eshel
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The root of the problem: Trees in cities will save us from the heat

Population and energy consumption continue to rise, CO₂ concentrations remain in the atmosphere for decades, and extreme heat increases. Prof. Haim Kotiel calls for a shift in focus from emissions reduction alone to immediate adaptation: massive tree planting in cities
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Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Technological Landscape: An Interview with Prof. Roy Foran from the University of Haifa

In an interview with the University of Haifa website ahead of the opening of the new Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Prof. Foran explains how artificial intelligence is affecting many industries in Israel, what dangers it poses, and what its place is in academia.
The gold earring found in Susita. Photo courtesy of the University of Haifa

New discoveries Susita: Ancient gold earrings and the secrets of Byzantine churches

A research expedition from the University of Haifa reveals exciting discoveries in Susita: ancient gold earrings and the secrets of Byzantine churches
Three generations of dolphins. Photo: Meital Markovich, volunteer at the Delphis Association

First documentation: Three generations of dolphins in one photo off the coast of Tel Aviv

As part of a marine survey by the Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of Haifa, a familiar dolphin was observed alongside her daughter and a new calf – the first recording of its kind since the study began 25 years ago.

From academia to the field: How an Israeli professor founded an international organization to save biodiversity

The This is My Earth project allows anyone to contribute to the acquisition of sensitive natural areas and their transformation into reserves through a scientific and collaborative approach.
The venom sac (Photo: Elad Hayal Laboratory, University of Haifa – Oranim Campus)

A bacterium is passed from generation to generation through wasp venom.

Research reveals a unique way in which a bacterium hitches a ride on the venom of a parasitic wasp to pass from generation to generation, offering a new direction for studying the interactions between insects and microorganisms
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Does thinking negatively about high-calorie food really help us?

New research from the University of Haifa reveals that changing our interpretation of high-calorie food may reduce appetite, but at the same time cause general negative feelings – which raises questions about the safety of the method.
Jaws of a wild goat from the Nesher Ramla hunting site. Credit: Meir Orbach.

Early humans did not take advantage of the variety of animals in the environment.

A study by the University of Haifa reveals that early humans focused on a limited number of species and did not exploit all the animals in their environment. The findings provide a glimpse into hunting strategies and the interactions between humans and predators.
The relationship between ADHD and suicidality in children. Illustration using DALEE

A new study reveals: an alarming link between hyperactivity and suicidal risk among children

A joint study by the University of Haifa and the Schneider Center for Pediatrics reveals that hyperactivity symptoms are associated with a significant increase in the risk of suicidal behaviors among children aged 7-12
Coins of Alexander Yanai. Photo: Haifa University

A rare hoard including 160 coins of King Alexander the Great was discovered in the Jordan Valley

This cache is also one of the largest of its kind discovered in the Land of Israel. The discovery happened in the last few days during the Hanukkah holiday, which marks the Hasmonean rebellion in the Greeks
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Harmful eating habits increase the risk of fatty liver disease - even among those with a healthy lifestyle

A new study in collaboration with the University of Haifa and the Tel Aviv Medical Center reveals: fast eating and emotional impulses significantly increase the risk of fatty liver, even when a healthy lifestyle is maintained
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The Facial Language of Cats: How Facial Expressions Affect Communication and Social Bonding

A new international study led by researchers from the Tech4Animals laboratory at the University of Haifa succeeded with the development of artificial intelligence to diagnose that cats quickly imitate the facial expressions of other cats, especially in positive situations." pattern recognition
The University of Haifa signed an agreement with Dr. Gideon Bikel, agronomist, entrepreneur and businessman, in which Dr. Bikel donated an area of ​​61 dunams in Moshav Neve Yarak for the purpose of establishing an innovative research farm for innovative agriculture. Photo: Haifa University Spokesperson

A research farm for innovative agriculture will be established at the University of Haifa

It will be a center for advanced research led by the university's Evolution Research Institute and will focus on the development of agricultural methods that integrate environmental sustainability, the improvement of innovative varieties and dealing with the challenges of the climate crisis
A rock in the shape of a turtle shell with geometric engravings. Credit Clara Amit, Israel Antiquities Authority

Was religion born when humans lived in caves?

In the Menot Cave in the Western Galilee, the first evidence in the Levant (and the first in the world) of public worship in caves and the development of religious ceremonies was discovered * The researchers: the ritual complex in the Menot Cave symbolizes the transition from random worship to the beginning of
Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The Dead Sea rift has no connection to the East Anatolian rift, so the earthquakes in Turkey did not affect Israel

A researcher at the University of Haifa: This is how the lack of impact of the earthquakes in Turkey on Israel is explained

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Tectonic map of the faults in the eastern Mediterranean including the Dead Sea Depression and the Anatolian Depression. From Wikipedia

Despite the proximity and direction, the Dead Sea replica and the replica in eastern Turkey are not connected

Researchers at Haifa University and the Geological Institute found that, contrary to the accepted assumption in science to this day, the Dead Sea and Eastern Anatolian areas in Turkey are not tectonically connected, and therefore the strong earthquakes that occurred in Turkey in
The University of Haifa and the GEOMAR Institute are studying the effects of climate change. Photo: Haifa University Spokesperson

Maritime cooperation: The University of Haifa and the GEOMAR Institute study the effects of climate change

The uniqueness of the Eastern Mediterranean comes from being one of the marine areas that reacts the fastest to climate change and human impacts, making it an early warning system for the future state of the oceans
A diver from the Sea Research Institute of Haifa University dives in the Galapagos Reserve. Photo: Haifa University

Galapagos: Haifa University delegation investigates - Haifa University

Dr. Tal Lozato Canaan and her team from the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa recently completed a fascinating research trip to the Galapagos Islands

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Among the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Index

An achievement for the University of Haifa: among the top 100 universities in the Times Impact Index

In the Impact Index for 2024, the University of Haifa is ranked 95th overall among over 2000 universities worldwide, an increase from its ranking last year, when it was ranked in a cluster between 101-200 in the world
Professor Mona Maron and Professor Gur Elroy will replace him in the position of Rector, photo: Haifa University

Prof. Mona Maron was elected Rector of Haifa University

Prof. Maron will take up her position in about six months, at which time she will replace Prof. Gur Elroy, who currently serves as rector and will be appointed at the same time as the next president of the University of Haifa
Photo credit: Hagai Nativ, Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa

With the help of artificial intelligence: an effect of ship noise on dolphins was found for the first time

According to the researchers, the dolphins communicate in a different way and change their vocal behavior when they encounter the noise of a ship and therefore they are definitely affected by the noise of the ships. Past studies have already shown that a change in vocal behavior
Prof. Shani Stern. Photo - Haifa University Spokesperson

A new study at the University of Haifa found for the first time a connection between Parkinson's disease and the extracellular matrix in the brain

Extracellular matrix is ​​the part of the tissue that surrounds the cells and provides them with structural support. Beyond the structural function of the matrix, it is used for a variety of roles, such as separating tissues from one another and controlling
A wandering wire, February 2024. Photo: Dr. Dor Edalist, University of Haifa

Jellyfish of the "wandering thread" species of unprecedented sizes have been observed in recent days along the coast of Israel

After a summer without jellyfish, and the enormous size of the jellyfish in the winter swarms, we expect that the coming summer will be relatively abundant in jellyfish," said Dr. Dor Edelist, a marine biologist from the University of Haifa
Apple Vision glasses model 2024. Photo: Zvi Shahar, Copterdale

Reading while walking with smart glasses is more difficult compared to reading from a mobile phone

Our research shows that when walking, the smart glasses reduce the ability to perform both walking and reading texts, and this can also have an impact on the safety of the users," said Dr. Tal Krasovsky from the University of Haifa,
The president of the University of Haifa, Prof. Gur Elroy. Photo: Haifa University Spokesperson

The executive committee of the University of Haifa chose Prof. Gur Elroy as the next president of the University of Haifa

As rector of the university, Prof. Elroy outlined the commitment to environmental and social sustainability as the university's academic vision and led the activities for which the university was ranked first among Israeli research universities in the Times sustainability index
Jellyfish swarm winter 2023. Photo: Dr. Gur Mizrahi and Dr. Eli Shemesh from the Charni School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa

A swarm of wandering filamentous jellyfish arrived on the shores of the country precisely in the winter

After an unusually jellyfish-free summer, a swarm of wandering filamentous jellyfish has been seen in recent days off the coast of Haifa
Soft corals of the Dendronaphtia species, which are common in the Eilat and Red Sea region, were found at a depth of 42 meters in the Mediterranean Sea. Photo: Hagai Nativ, Morris Kahn Sea Research Station

Corals from the Red Sea have invaded Israel's Mediterranean coast

Until now, the low temperatures of the Mediterranean water in winter have been a barrier to the arrival of tropical corals. The establishment of the Dendronaphtia we found indicates that at least last winter, the waters of the Mediterranean Sea were warmer than before
Excerpt from a video of a speech delivered by Golda Meir, later Prime Minister of Israel, at a conference in Ohio in 1948. The speech was not filmed at all and was prepared using artificial intelligence

The future of studying the past

Does the deep fake threaten the study of history by forging unidentifiable documents?
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The genetic phenomenon that worsens the signs of autism

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For the first time in the world, a tool was developed to detect the movement of bats at high altitude

Thanks to the new algorithm, which is now open to researchers from all over the world, it will be possible for the first time to monitor the movement of bats near wind turbines and develop new methods to protect them
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With a simple blood test it is possible to identify people dealing with bipolar disorder and whether they will respond to lithium treatment

One of the most common treatments for bipolar disorder today is the drug lithium - a drug to which only about a third of patients respond. The research aims to understand what causes this
Sniper fish. Photo: Dr. Orit Nafha, University of Haifa

Prosocial behavior in fish

A new study conducted at the University of Haifa found that even the sniper fish, which lack the "higher" areas of the cerebral cortex, which are seen as being responsible for social behavior, act in a pro-social way towards their friends, until they feel "cheated"
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Rahamim ("Egyptian eagles") who were born in Israel, disappeared in Yemen - and were found thanks to volunteers in Poland and Portugal through watching YouTube

According to Dr. Motty Charter, the fact that two amateur observers are the ones who identified the raccoon, an endangered species, through watching the YouTube channel Birds Online Charter Group, emphasizes the enormous importance of
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Accelerated development of neurons even in the embryonic stage can be the one that affects the development of autism

After the accelerated development, a rapid deterioration of the neurons was noted, which was manifested, among other things, in low connectivity. The study found the recurrence of the phenomenon in children with autism originating from four different types of genetic mutations
The Mount Ebal inscription was deciphered by Prof. Gershon Galil from the University of Haifa. Photo: Jaroslav Valach

The decoding procedure of the proposed reading of the Hebrew inscription from 3200 years ago was revealed for the first time

The inscription was written on a small, folded lead tablet, and it was found last year during soil screening works for the excavation of the late Prof. Adam Zartal from the University of Haifa on Mount Ibal
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The heavy price that corals may pay due to climate change

Global warming affects life in the sea in many ways when it causes a decrease in dissolved oxygen in the ocean water on the one hand, and on the other hand, an increase in the metabolism of the marine animals, which further increases
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Artificial intelligence will detect when the cat is in pain

With the help of the model, it is possible to simplify the process of diagnosing pain by taking a look at the cats' faces without making any contact with them, said PhD student Marcelo Feigelstein from the Department of Information Systems at the University of Haifa, editors