Articles by Jack Nissen

Samurai Wasp Enters The Fray Against An Invasive Pest

Jack Nissen
Great Lakes Echo
Nov. 2, 2017 | 3:30 p.m.
The samurai wasp could be the nation's best chance at beating back a stink bug that's invading the Great Lakes region.More

Researchers Seek Warning System for Destructive Waves On Great Lakes

Jack Nissen
Great Lakes Echo
June 21, 2017 | 4 p.m.
Contrary to popular belief, Earth's oceans do not have a monopoly on tsunamis.More

A UW-Designed Dam Removal Tool Moves Data Rather Than Concrete

Jack Nissen
Great Lakes Echo
May 11, 2017 | 10 a.m.
More than 12,000 dams populate the Great Lakes Basin, estimates the U.S. Geological Survey. Some produce energy or provide recreation. But most don't.More