Belgian paleontologist Pascal Godefroit suspended amid conflict-of-interest probe

Pascal Godefroit, a prominent Belgian paleontologist, has been suspended from his duties at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (IRSNB) following an investigation by the Brussels prosecutor's office. The probe centers on a contract awarded to his wife's company by the IRSNB, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Details remain undisclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.