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Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.

Ancient textile fragment found at the Nahal Omer archaeological site in the Arava, southern Israel, by archaeologists from the University of Haifa, May 19, 2026.
Why Israel keeps losing the media war | Prof. Eli Avraham

Professor reveals decades of bias in israel's media coverage

 The Mediterranean Sea.

Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron

A depressed woman

Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds


US Senator Cassidy touts US-Israel relationship at University of Haifa

Cassidy is a staunch supporter of Pro-Israel causes in the United States Congress.

 ASUH CEO Lisa Silverman, University of Haifa President Prof. Ron Robin, Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana), StrongArm Technologies Executive Director Ross Bloom and University of Haifa board member Eli Feinstein (from left to right) at the inauguration of University of Haifa’s Bloom School of Gr

Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD - study

Findings from a new study suggest that there is a subgroup of those diagnosed with ADHD who would benefit more from a diagnosis of Maladaptive Daydreaming.

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US Jews see Democrats as increasingly critical of Israel - study

A study found that 39% of American Jews think Democrats are becoming less supportive of the Jewish state.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

Israeli researchers to map supermassive black holes with NASA's Hubble

The international study led by the University of Haifa will conduct an extensive and detailed mapping of the vicinity of a supermassive black hole to understand its growth and impact on its galaxy.

Artist impression of a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy.

Environmental issues to be tackled by U of Haifa, Zayed U through MOU

This new cooperation agreement will see joint research between the Israeli and Emirati institutions in a variety of fields, including natural resource management, education and marine sciences.

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Baby shark? Deep-water shark nursery found near Tel Aviv

The findings of the sharks and shark nursery, along with deep-sea brine pools and marine habitats, could shed light on the deep sea and the effects of climate change.

Sandbar shark [Illustrative]

University of Haifa joins iCenter's Master's Concentration program

The iFellows Master's Concentration in Israel Education program works to create systemic change in education about Israel and the role of Israel in Jewish life.

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Jellyfish swarms tracked along coastline in Haifa University study

Haifa University is tracking swarms of jellyfish along the coast. The aim is to research whether jellyfish drift in the current or swim on their own

Jellyfish - submarine photo

Israeli shark & dolphin expert named National Geographic Emerging Explorer

Dr. Aviad Scheinen of the University of Haifa is the second Israeli researcher to gain the honor.

Dr. Aviad Scheinin.

Cetacean communication: Researchers look to translate sperm whale language

Known as the Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI), the program is a massive collaborative effort between research institutions all over the world.

Female sperm whale.