Astronomers Uncover a Baffling “Cosmic Mystery” – A Giant Planet As Fluffy as Cotton Candy
This exoplanet is larger but seven times less massive than Jupiter and is the second least dense planet discovered to date. An international team led…
University of Liege News
The University of Liege (Université de Liège or ULiège) is a major public research university located in Liege, Belgium. Founded in 1817, it is one of the oldest universities in the country and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. ULiège is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, with numerous research centers and institutes that contribute to advancements in fields such as space science, biotechnology, and environmental studies. The university fosters a multicultural and dynamic academic environment, attracting students and faculty from around the world. It is also actively involved in regional development and maintains close collaborations with industry, government, and other academic institutions. Through its commitment to excellence in education and research, ULiège plays a significant role in the intellectual and cultural life of Belgium and beyond.
From Kittens to Killers: The Surprising Evolution of Sabre-Toothed Tigers
How did sabre-toothed tigers acquire their long upper canine teeth? In a groundbreaking study, an international team of scientists explored the evolutionary development of sabre…
SPECULOOS Uncovers Earth-Sized Exoplanet Just 55 Light-Years Away
Astronomers have just revealed the existence of an Earth-sized planet around SPECULOOS-3, a nearby star similar in size to Jupiter and twice as cold as…
Ancient Arsenal Unearthed: 31,000-Year-Old Long-Distance Weapons Found in Belgium
A study conducted by TraceoLab at the University of Liège has uncovered evidence suggesting the existence of long-distance weaponry 10,000 years earlier than previously estimated….
Unveiling Sleep Secrets – How a Tiny Brain Nucleus Impacts REM Sleep and Aging
New research using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI are enhancing understanding of sleep regulation mechanisms. A study carried out by a research team at the…
Challenging Assumptions: Scientists Unearth Untold Technological Secrets of Neanderthals
Similar to contemporary humans, Neanderthals crafted and utilized bone tools for their daily needs. Were anatomically modern humans the only ones who knew how to…
Entrepreneurial Brains Are Wired Differently: Scientists Reveal Neural Secrets Behind Business Success
New pioneering research involving both serial entrepreneurs and managers revealed enhanced neural connections in the brains of entrepreneurs, potentially leading to distinct cognitive attributes. A…
Birth of a New World: Astronomers Confirm Protoplanet 374 Light Years From Earth
Located 374 light years away from Earth, HD169142 b has been confirmed as a protoplanet by a team of researchers from the University of Liège…
Unexpected Organization: Newly Discovered Muscle Fiber Structure
Researchers have just made the unexpected discovery of a novel organization of muscle fibers in Parophidion vassali, a fish that lives in the Mediterranean Sea…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Function of Blood Immune Cells
A recent study led by scientists from the University of Liège indicates a heightened role of cell proliferation in the functioning of our immune system….
Fang-Tastic Findings: Study Unveils the Science Behind the Bite of Saber-Toothed Carnivores
Research conducted by the University of Liège sheds new light on the mechanisms behind the bites of saber-toothed carnivores. Narimane Chatar, a Ph.D. student at…
Revolutionary Method Developed to Drastically Reduce Stray Light on Space Telescopes
A team of researchers at the Centre Spatial de Liège (CSL) of the University of Liège has just developed a method to identify the contributors…
Global Warming Could Lead to the Melting of More Than a Third of Antarctic Ice Shelves, Huge Rise in Sea Levels
Data collected using the MAR climate model developed at ULiège indicate that this could happen as early as the end of this century, or even…