Science

Brussels welcomes a new dinosaur

17 March 2022

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences has a new star. His name is Dan, a long-necked herbivorous dinosaur measuring around 20 meters in length.

A plasma furnace recycling rare metals

15 March 2022

In order to better meet the needs of energy transition, researchers at the University of Liège are developing a prototype of a multi-purpose plasma furnace for the recovery and recycling of rare metal

Medical world first at UZ Brussel

10 March 2022

For the first time, a woman with Turner syndrome has given birth to a healthy baby. A world first from the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel).

Two Belgian scientists protecting the climate

03 March 2022

This year, to mark International Women's Day, the United Nations has chosen the theme of "Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow".

Improving the detection of the plastic polluting our seas and oceans

02 March 2022

A team of Belgian scientists has developed a faster and cheaper way to detect the plastic microparticles polluting the world's waters.

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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