Modern Israeli grapes linked to grapes in the Bible – study
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH | Published: MAY 4, 2023 15:55 Jerusalem Post The seeds were found at archaeological excavations led by Prof. Guy Bar-Oz and colleagues from the University of Haifa’s School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures. Seeds that provide a genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes cultivated over 1,100 years ago […]
University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants – study
By Judy Siegel-Itzkovich | February 25, 2023 The Jerusalem Post Growing wheat in drought conditions to make bread that could feed the hungry could become easier in the future, thanks to new genetic research at the University of Haifa and the University of California at Davis. An international team of scientists found that the right […]
This is What Happens to Rainforests When There’s Not Enough Rain
By Gwen Ackerman | February 20, 2023 Bloomberg A decline in rainfall caused by climate change could endanger the planet’s rainforests by reducing soil moisture that’s essential to maintaining their biodiversity and resilience, according to a new study published in Nature. Rainforests help to cool the Earth by absorbing planet-warming carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, but both the […]
