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Belgian university student invents kit to test for narcotics in drinks
A group of Belgian students have just launched a unique test kit that can detect anesthetics commonly used by criminals to put in drinks.
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Vortex turbine can produce electricity continuously 24/7
The Belgian company designs whirlpool turbines to take advantage of the currents already present in lakes, streams, rivers and other waterways. The turbines can generate…
Scientific works
The world's first artificial energy island
Located 45km off the coast, Princess Elisabeth Energy Island becomes the world's first electricity grid in the North Sea, connecting offshore wind farms to Belgium and E…
Biology
Belgian scientists research pear varieties for a harsh future
In the province of Limburg, one of Belgium's important pear growing areas, there is an orchard with 12 transparent domes, surrounded by a wall overlooking a park.
Funny corner
Discover the largest insect-friendly 5-star hotel in Belgium
The Belgian city of Antwerp has just inaugurated an 'insect hotel' at the city's Ruggeveld cemetery in the Deurne district. This is truly a true 5 star hotel for bees an…
New technology
The duo of drones and robots automatically cleans solar cells
The Belgian company built a solar battery cleaning system, whereby a 6-rotor drone will carry a cleaning robot to the roof to do the job.
Scientific works
Belgian researchers develop device for analyzing water quality using... paper
In addition to detecting bacteria and pathogens in domestic water, the device can also assess water hardness, pH and ion content in water.
World celebrity
19-year-old girl sets world record to fly around the world
19-year-old British-Belgian pilot Zara Rutherford has set a world record as the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in 155 days.
World celebrity
Who is Jacques Brel that Google honors?
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (April 8, 1929 – October 9, 1978) was a Belgian artist and poet composed in French. Today's Google Doodle celebrates his birthday.
Biology
New bacteria found in the nose
Based on the research results, a Belgian team has developed a new spray for sinusitis and is testing it in 20 people.
Animal world
The 'extremely rare' twin panda at the Belgian zoo
Daiza Pairi Zoo announces twins, one male one, was born safely. This brings new hope for pandas to only 2,000 individuals in nature.
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What is inside the most expensive villa in the history of the world?
Villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 with an area of over 1,600m2 including 14 bedrooms and 14 hectares of gardens. This mansion was once the residence of King Belgian L…
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Blood stains on the mysterious 83-year-old leaf on the death of the Belgian king
The blood on the leaves collected in the field 83 years ago ended the controversy surrounding the death of Belgian King Albert I in the Alps.
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Can evolution go ... backwards?
In 1890, Belgian paleontologist Louis Dollo stated that evolution could not go backward. This statement is endorsed by the scientific community. However, a new study has…