Environment
Experts call on Laos to abandon the hydroelectric dam
After the Mekong River Commission (MRC) decided to discuss more about Laos' controversial hydropower dam, scientists and environmental organizations in the region contin…
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Environment
No decision has been made on Lao hydroelectric dam
The Lower Mekong countries today still have not decided the fate of Laos' controversial hydroelectric dam, but will conduct further consultations at the Ministerial leve…
Environment
'Should postpone dam construction on the Mekong for 10 years'
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) believes that countries downstream of the Mekong River should postpone the construction of hydropower dams for a decade to prevent the…
Environment
Thanks to China rescuing the Mekong
Thailand's prime minister yesterday announced that the country will ask China for help in an effort to cope with the Mekong's record low water level.
Science Events
Inaugurated 12 Mekong hydrological monitoring stations
On March 7, in Can Tho, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) inaugurated 12 hydrological monitoring stations which were upgraded under the project to support the implementa…
Science Events
Continue postponing dam construction in Laos
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) agreed not to make a decision on the Xayaburi dam project in Laos to further study the environmental impact of the project.
Medicine - Health
Using stem cells in the treatment of blindness
The British Medical Research Council (MRC) announced on July 21 that scientists in the country have succeeded in recovering sight for blind mice. This is considered a ne…
Medicine - Health
Low IQ is prone to heart disease
A recent study by the Medical Research Council (MRC) found that people with lower IQs had a higher risk of heart disease and death.
Cancer
Semen can promote cervical cancer
The increase in cervical cancer and uterus can be caused by a hormone-like molecule in semen, according to the Medical Research Council (MRC).