It was of course inconceivable to start digging, so a non-invasive technique, namely ground-penetrating radar and electrostatic prospecting, was used to explore the underground.
A team from the KU Leuven have made a promising technological breakthrough. They have designed a solar panel that produces hydrogen and oxygen directly from the air and sun.
The ophthalmology department of Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) is particularly active in research on retinal disorders responsible for visual impairment that offer the hope of avoiding blindness.