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In this story, you will learn more about the rich tradition of Belgian scientific history, from the Renaissance, through key figures such as Adolphe Quetelet and George Sarton, to the present day.

Science philosopher and physicist specialised in thermodynamics. Nobel prize laureate in chemistry, won for his contributions to non-equilibrium thermodynamics.

Scientific journal, founded in 1912 by Georges Sarton.

Mathematician, statistician and meteorologist. One of Belgium's most famous and influential scientists.

Mathematician and physicist.

Belgian botanist and professor.

Physicist and atomic scientist.

Chemist and professor at the Royal Military Academy.