Science

Dinosaurs extinct due to fine dust

09 November 2023

Recent Belgian scientific research indicates that fine dust was responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs, rather than sulphur and soot.

The world's smallest endoscopic probe

09 November 2023

A 1 mm² Belgian camera called "Iriscope" can penetrate deep into the lung to detect tumours that remain invisible to current instruments.

Mussel reef to protect coast off De Panne

26 October 2023

Biostabilising methods, such as the construction of a mussel reef, appear to be suitable to combat erosion and strengthen our coastal defences against severe storms.

Leuven basketball club pilot tests paying by palm

26 October 2023

From now on you can order your drinks and snacks in the canteen of the Leuven Bears basketball club by simply holding your hand against Palmki, a device developed by the Hasselt technology company Per

Belgian finds quicker way to track success of chemotherapy

26 October 2023

A major technological advancement has been made in assessing the efficacy of chemotherapy in cancer patients, and a young Belgian whiz kid has everything to do with it.

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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A Belgian hope for HIV

Dinosaurs extinct due to fine dust

The world's smallest endoscopic probe

Mussel reef to protect coast off De Panne

Leuven basketball club pilot tests paying by palm

Belgian finds quicker way to track success of chemotherapy