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Geothermal platform of Wallonia
Deep geothermal energy, GIS, databases, geothermal potential, Wallonia
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The Geological Survey of Belgium (GSB), Department of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) located in Brussels, is recruiting a young geologist (M/F) for a one year contract (legal working conditions: 38h/week). The research project is entitled “3D-model of the geological underground of Brussels and hydrogeological study of the aquifer of the Bruxelles Formation”.
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The guinea pig was introduced to Europe during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. Our Museum's archaeozoologist Fabienne Pigière found new evidence that confirms this theory and which suggests that the guinea pig was kept in our regions as a pet by the wealthier middle class.
Guinea pigs were exotic pets during the Renaissance
The guinea pig was introduced to Europe during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. Archaeozoologist Fabienne Pigière of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences found new evidence that confirms this theory and which suggests that the guinea pig was kept in our regions as a pet by the wealthier middle class.
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