Science

New Belgian space mission studies the earth's atmosphere

04 May 2017

Belgium is working on a new space mission to measure the key components in our atmosphere. These measurements are indispensable in mapping out climate change and the evolution in the ozone layer.

Belgian researchers develop new vaccine against yellow fever and rabies

14 April 2017

KU Leuven and the Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP) in Brussels have set out to develop a vaccine that protects against both rabies and yellow fever.

Will we be using grass in our cars soon?

12 April 2017

Fossil fuels have a rather bad reputation. Researchers from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at Ghent University have been looking for more eco-friendly alternatives for quite some time.

A new dinosaur at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels

07 April 2017

The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels is home to a new arrival straight from Switzerland. We present Ben the dinosaur, a 210 million year-old Plateosaurus.

Source of life aboard the International Space Station

29 March 2017

It is no mean feat to provide astronauts with sufficient food and water in space, especially when there is only limited space.

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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