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Turning good intentions into measurable impact - reviewing the application of Nature-inclusive Design in marine infrastructure

Wissenschaft

30/10/2026

Turning good intentions into measurable impact - reviewing the application of Nature-inclusive Design in marine infrastructure

This spring, the ICES Journal of Marine Science published a review, headed by Steven Degraer of the Institute of Natural Sciences, regarding the use of nature-inclusive design to enhance the ecological value of infrastructure at sea. Although such innovative solutions are generally viewed positively, the paper highlights the need for more concrete goals and monitoring targets for projects to deliver on their promises.

Une nouvelle étude révèle un compromis caché dans les dents des mammifères

Wissenschaft

27/10/2026

Une nouvelle étude révèle un compromis caché dans les dents des mammifères

Mammalian teeth are usually optimized for either cutting or grinding, but rarely for both at the same time. This is the conclusion of a new study to which Melvin Vankelst from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and the University of Liège (ULiège) contributed.

Summer 2026 breaks Belgian sea temperature records

Wissenschaft

24/09/2026

Summer 2026 breaks Belgian sea temperature records

This summer, sea surface temperatures off the Belgian coast have been the highest recorded since at least 1980. The threshold for a marine heatwave was exceeded for no fewer than 87 consecutive days. Researchers are concerned about the consequences for marine ecosystems on the Belgian Part of the North Sea.

Wissenschaft

30/10/2026

Turning good intentions into measurable impact - reviewing the application of Nature-inclusive Design in marine infrastructure

Wissenschaft

27/10/2026

Une nouvelle étude révèle un compromis caché dans les dents des mammifères

Wissenschaft

24/09/2026

Summer 2026 breaks Belgian sea temperature records

Museum

06/09/2026

International Microorganism Day

Discover the invisible life that surrounds us through fun, hands-on activities for all ages — from painting with bacteria to building virus origami and playing interactive microbiology games. Saturday 20 September in our museum halls.

Museum

14/01/2026

Valentine's Day: our love for dinosaurs

Can you love someone you’ve never met? Screening of the documentary De dag dat het zonlicht niet meer scheen in the presence of filmmakers and palaeontologists on February 14th.

Experience an exceptional night with the dinosaurs!

Museum

22/12/2025

Experience an exceptional night with the dinosaurs!

After the success of the Halloween Night for children and Museum By Night for adults, we will once again open our doors for an extraordinary overnight experience!