UHasselt
VITO
3D-printing for long-lasting batteries
Ever wish your phone battery could last a whole month? Tú Nguyen (VITO - UHasselt) is working to make that future a reality, using 3D-printing. Watch the video!
Videos
UHasselt
VITO
Should we protect your proteins?
🔒 Did you know your DNA is protected by strict privacy laws like GDPR, but your protein data often isn't? When you take part in research studies, protein data can end up in public databases to help scientists find new cures. But what about your privacy? Bioinformatician Frédérique Vilenne, along with ethicists, is working on solutions to protect your data while still driving scientific progress.
ILVO
UAntwerpen
A refreshing revenue model: from leftover apples to apple juice
What if a farmer wants to change his revenue model? Like Anna, who wants to turn her surplus apples into apple juice? 🍎 In practice, there's a lot more to this than meets the eye. ILVO researcher Liselot Bourgeois explains which factors are involved and how the ILVO tool 'VerdienWijzer' helps farmers to make well-considered choices.
ILVO
Innovations in food and agriculture: tested before launch
As a company, how do you test whether your smart agricultural machine, such as an autonomous weed whacker, works in any type of weather, without damaging crops? Marijke Hunninck explains how agrifood companies can test their technology at ILVO within the AgriFoodTEF project, with expert advice and guidance.
ILVO
Quinoa in Flanders is a super choice
Did you know that quinoa, a grain from the Andes, is now being grown right here in Flanders? Diana Estrella explains why this grain might be the next big thing in Belgian fields. Protein-packed, climate-resilient — but tricky to grow here. That’s where her research comes in.
ILVO
UGent
How can catching laying hens be improved?
In her PhD, Femke Delanglez investigated how catching laying hens can be done better, for both humans and animals. 🙎🏻♂️ 🐓
ILVO
Sole fishing more sustainable thanks to data
The sole is beloved on the plate, but increasingly difficult to catch. ILVO researcher Lancelot Blondeel shows how smart data and technology help fishermen fish more efficiently and sustainably.
ILVO
UGent
Let's save granny's tomato soup with AI!
How can growers protect their vegetable, fruit, and flower crops from insect pests without relying on excessive harmful insecticides? With sticky tape and AI, says researcher Broes Laekeman. His video will have you glued to your screen...
ILVO
Reducing ammonia in stables thanks to sensors
What if farmers could measure ammonia emissions in their stables the way you track your power consumption? 👨🌾💡 An Verfaillie (ILVO) explains how smart sensors can make a difference in the stable.
VUB
How does zero gravity in space impact the human liver?
What happens to your body in space?
When gravity disappears, the body changes in ways we’re only starting to understand — and the liver is no exception. Postdoctoral researcher Sinem Helvacıoğlu Akyüz (VUB) is studying how microgravity affects liver cells, especially the proteins responsible for moving drugs through the body. Her research could lead to better protections for astronauts — and new insights into treating disease on Earth.
When gravity disappears, the body changes in ways we’re only starting to understand — and the liver is no exception. Postdoctoral researcher Sinem Helvacıoğlu Akyüz (VUB) is studying how microgravity affects liver cells, especially the proteins responsible for moving drugs through the body. Her research could lead to better protections for astronauts — and new insights into treating disease on Earth.
VUB
Transforming drug testing with 3D cell culture
Why do so many promising drugs fail in clinical trials? Often because they’re tested on flat cell cultures that don’t reflect real human biology. That's why Anubhav Bussooa (VUB) is developing 3D cell models that mimic how real tissues work — including root-like structures that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the cells at the center of these spheres. These models could lead to better, faster, and more accurate drug testing.
VUB
Transforming landscapes: the water-saving terraces of ancient cyprus
How did people in dry regions like Cyprus survive long periods without rain? Thousands of years ago, they built stone terraces to slow down water, allowing it to soak into the soil and nourish crops. At VUB, archaeologist Ella Egberts is combining archaeological fieldwork with scientific analysis to uncover how these systems worked — and what they can teach us about drought resilience today.
🎥 Watch the video to discover how ancient solutions can inspire a more sustainable future.
🎥 Watch the video to discover how ancient solutions can inspire a more sustainable future.
