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The National Committee for Pure and Applied Physics is organizing a one-day colloquium on the theme "100 Years of Quantum Mechanics" at the Palace of the Academies on March 21st. Zes internationale experten van het hoogste niveau zullen de recente ontwikkelingen in dit bloeiende vakgebied presenteren.

đź“… March 21, 2026
📍Palace of the Academies (Rue Ducale 1 – 1000 Brussels)
đź”— Information and registration here
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The EASAC (European Academies’ Science Advisory Council) has just published a new scientific commentary highlighting the urgency and major benefits of implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. According to this report, it is not merely an environmental obligation but a cost-effective investment in Europe’s security, economic resilience, and public health.


đź”— Read the full EASAC report: "Opportunities in Nature Restoration"

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EASAC-Report
EASAC (European Academies Science Advisory Council) published a comprehensive report on meat alternatives for food in Europe on September 4th. As the European Union considers a protein strategy to strengthen sustainable food systems, the report explores the rapidly growing world of meat alternatives, ranging from plant-based proteins and insects to microbial fermentation and cultivated meat.

🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Meat Alternatives »
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 EASAC-Report
In a new report published on May 19, 2025, EASAC highlights that Europe is increasingly facing wildfires and urges immediate action to address the issue! The report calls on Europe to quickly implement preventive solutions and stop merely focusing on firefighting.

🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Changing Wildfires »
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 EASAC-Report
Through its new report « Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies », published on April 2nd, EASAC aims to highlight the importance of securing Europe’s energy supply, particularly by strengthening sustainable energy production in Europe.

🔗 Read the full EASAC report: « Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies »
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 ALLEA
The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA) released a statement expressing grave concern over the growing threats to academic freedom in the United States, warning of the significant global repercussions for science and international research collaboration. The statement has since received significant and widespread support from science organisations across Europe.

🔗 Read here the full statement
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The committee for Physics organize on April, 22th a colloquium entitled The Physics of Living System. More informations ?

Prof. Bocken, member of the Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van Belgic, was elected as a member of the ALLEA Board for the period 2016-2018, on April 19.

The Committee for Soil Sciences will held its Day of the Young Soil Scientists 2016, on 4 March 2015 at the Palace of the Academies.

The Committee for Quaternary Research (BELQUA) will held its annual workshop at the Palace of the Academies on 4 March 2015. More information on the Committee's website.

The National Committee for Biomedical Engineering will held its 14th Belgian National Day on Biomedical Engineering, on 4 March 2016 at the Palace of the Academies. 
More information on the website of the Committee.