Science

Secrets of the world’s smallest animal revealed

14 December 2022

It was thought that the smallest animal known to date on our planet Earth did not reproduce sexually. A team of biologists has just demonstrated that that is not entirely true.

A genetic Noah's Ark

07 December 2022

To avoid the permanent disappearance of many endangered animal species, the Pairi Daiza Foundation and the veterinary biotech Revatis have joined forces to store a large number of biological samples.

Ghent University and the Belgica explore the world's oceans together

01 December 2022

Belgium has a solid tradition in marine research and corresponding vessels.

Belgians test effective new skin cancer treatment.

01 December 2022

Belgium has shown itself at the forefront of cancer research after a successful clinical trial on patients with metastasized melanomas.

3D nose reconstruction thanks to the Liège-based company CERHUM

24 November 2022

In 2013, a French patient lost a large part of her nose due to radio and chemotherapy treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer.

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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