Reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring

23/02/2022

Aktuelles

28/11/2025

The domestic cat only arrived in Europe 2,000 years ago via North Africa

An international genetic study, published in the renowned journal Science, shows that the domestic cat only appears in Europe about 2,000 years ago – and that it most likely reached the continent via North Africa.

Wissenschaft

26/11/2025

Cannibals targeted Neanderthal women and children

Neanderthal bones from the Goyet caves (Namur Province) show traces of cannibalism. A 2016 study had already demonstrated this, but it now appears that all the victims were women and children. Moreover, they did not come from the Goyet region but were brought there and then consumed.

Wissenschaft

25/11/2025

A tribute to Congolese ancestors preserved in the Institute's collections

On 24 November 2025, the Institute of Natural Sciences hosted, behind closed doors and by personal invitation, a ceremony paying tribute to Congolese individuals whose human remains are preserved in scientific collections in Belgium.

Wissenschaft

28/11/2025

The domestic cat only arrived in Europe 2,000 years ago via North Africa

Wissenschaft

26/11/2025

Cannibals targeted Neanderthal women and children

Wissenschaft

25/11/2025

A tribute to Congolese ancestors preserved in the Institute's collections

Museum

21/10/2025

One of the eight treasures of the Heritage Challenge 2025!

Our project? The restoration of 21 paintings by Alphonse Mora (1891–1977), artist and shell collector, who immortalized underwater life and marine biodiversity in oil paint. Vote for us!

Museum

12/09/2025

Heritage Days 2025

On Sunday 21st of September, from 10.00 to 15.00, enjoy guided tours backstage at the emblematic building of the Institute of Natural Sciences!

Museum

08/09/2025

Museum Night Fever 2025

Museum Night Fever returns for their 18^th edition!

No fewer than 33 museums will open their doors on October 18th from 7 pm until 1 am for an evening of discoveries, surprising you with original, creative and artistic atmospheres.