Science

Belgian Alzheimer blood test approved in USA

22 May 2025

A Belgian-developed test to detect Alzheimer’s disease is the first to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Belgian diamond-based quantum sensor to fly to the ISS in 2026

15 May 2025

Belgium boosts its global space science profile with new collaborative project.

Drug candidate against brain haemorrhages from Bioxodes in Wallonia, thanks to the tick

15 May 2025

Ticks carrying specific bacteria can transmit Lyme disease in a bite. But the saliva of this potentially harmful arachnid is beneficial in treating neuroinflammation and blood clot formation.

New discovery about our brain's abilities

08 May 2025

Belgian scientists demonstrate that the brain can have an impact on gut bacteria. A discovery that could prove beneficial for the treatment of conditions such as obesity.

Archaeologists unearth first evidence of medieval woad plant in Belgium

18 April 2025

In the Middle Ages, specific dye plants were used to colour textiles: weld for yellow, madder for red, and woad for blue.

Science is in our DNA

A true Belgian tradition, scientific and technical research has always been promoted throughout the country, with many researchers involved in a wide range of international scientific programmes. Medicine, chemistry, statistics and astronomy can be counted among Belgium's strengths, fields where Belgian researchers have received prestigious scientific awards.

Today, Belgian proficiency can be seen in many other fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and even vaccinations. The universities are the primary pool for this Belgian scientific expertise and, through the creation of spin-offs, have taken the important step of enhancing invaluable skills. The treatment of cancer by proton therapy is probably one of the best economic and scientific successes worldwide.

Belgium is also actively involved in space research, research in the North Sea and climate research in Antarctica with the Princess Elisabeth station. Currently, ambitious research projects focused on sustainable development are also being funded.

To date, many Belgian scientists have been received into prestigious universities abroad; just like Belgium itself welcomes various foreign students and researchers attracted by the high scientific level of its universities together with the quality of life in Belgium.

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