Bonobos are capable of making sophisticated tools that they use to acquire and protect their food, much like early human beings!

Speaking two languages fluently is not only a great advantage when traveling and in the business world; a recent study from the University of Haifa shows that being bilingual also increases mental flexibility.

Studies show that many people who serve as caretakers for family members suffering from Alzheimer's disease are prone to depression. A new Israeli study has found that the cure for such depression could come in the form of practicing art.

Twitter citizens, your rambling tweets are serving a noble cause! A new study from Israel, Britain and Italy says that collecting information on Twitter related to transportation problems following large events - such as football matches - provides a goldfield of data.

A groundbreaking study shows that a female’s exposure to stress, even before she conceives, causes changes in the expression of a gene linked to the stress mechanism in the body of their children.

Israel is no stranger to chess: In the latest world championship, Israeli Grandmaster Boris Gelfand finished second. Now, Gelfand is partnering with the University of Haifa in a unique program that will study the game's effects on child brain development.

Although green roofs, in which vegetation beds are planted on roofs, have been an ecological trend for eco-friendly architects for quite some time, a new research center, established at the University of Haifa is trying to develop green roofs that do not need artificial irrigation.

Employees with supportive bosses are less likely to take days off than those with difficult employers, a new study from Haifa University in Israel shows. When supervisor offers emotional and instrumental support, employees are more likely to recover without needing to take that extra afternoon or day off.