Great Lakes Science Center

Design and evaluation of magnesium phosphate cement mortar protective layer for concrete structure protection in salt lake environment

Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is recognized as an ideal material for concrete protection in salt lakes due to its rapid hardening, high early strength, good bonding, and volume stability. In this study, the MPC mortar was modified with mineral admixtures and polymers and its p...

Evaluating interactive effects of the Conservation Reserve Program and wind energy infrastructure on grassland bird abundance in the United States

Abstract The extent of grasslands has contracted globally, leading to significant declines in grassland-obligate species, including birds. Grassland birds are threatened by multiple factors, including grassland conversion to cropland, and development, including energy infrastruct...

A NiMn BinaryNanocatalyst for Borohydride Electrooxidation

Abstract Direct borohydride fuel cells (DBFCs) demonstrate high theoretical energy density and work voltage, yet their practical implementation relies critically on the performance of anode catalysts. These challenges are effectively addressed by the NiMn binary nanocatalyst fabr...

The value of electronic tagging and tracking studies for understanding fish–hypoxia interactions

Abstract Objective Hypoxia (i.e., low dissolved oxygen availability) is a natural phenomenon but can also be induced by human activities (e.g., nutrient enrichment from runoff). Given that dissolved oxygen is essential for aquatic life, periods of hypoxia tend to have negative co...