Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Articles by Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Mangrove forest bordering the ocean

Researchers Crack Mangrove Puzzle

Dec 27, 2021|2 min read

byVrije Universiteit Brussel

Research uncovers factors that prevent mangroves from spreading in South America

Archeologist excavating a human skull

Researchers Identify Interglobular Dentine in Cremated Human Teeth

Oct 25, 2021|2 min read

byVrije Universiteit Brussel

Vitamin D deficiency for the first time visible after cremation

Image of a glacier from Iceland

Glaciers Are Melting Faster and Faster

Oct 13, 2021|2 min read

byVrije Universiteit Brussel

Research team uses new drone technique to study glaciers in the Alps