Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

New Biomaterials Shelter Bats from Deadly Diseases Threatening Survival

New Biomaterials Shelter Bats from Deadly Diseases Threatening Survival

Bats are fighting for their lives. With deadly diseases and habitat loss closing in, scientists are racing against time to protect these misunderstood creatures with groundbreaking 3D-printed roosts.

New Biomaterials Shelter Bats from Deadly Diseases Threatening Survival

Bats are fighting for their lives. With deadly diseases and habitat loss closing in, scientists are racing against time to protect these misunderstood creatures with groundbreaking 3D-printed roosts.

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whales Fighting for Survival

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whales Fighting for Survival

California’s crab season delay is more than a scheduling change—it’s a desperate measure to save migrating whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear.

Dungeness Crab Fishing Leaves California’s Whales Fighting for Survival

California’s crab season delay is more than a scheduling change—it’s a desperate measure to save migrating whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear.

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring Risks to Children and Wildlife

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring Risks to Children and Wildlife

The EPA’s decision to reapprove neonicotinoid pesticides ignores studies showing these chemicals harm children’s developing brains and drive pollinator decline.

EPA Approves Harmful Pesticides Again, Ignoring Risks to Children and Wildlife

The EPA’s decision to reapprove neonicotinoid pesticides ignores studies showing these chemicals harm children’s developing brains and drive pollinator decline.

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills Millions

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills Millions

Every year, millions of tons of abandoned fishing gear continue to trap and kill marine life long after it's lost at sea. From endangered species to vital ocean habitats, ghost...

Our Oceans Suffocate As Deadly Ghost Gear Kills Millions

Every year, millions of tons of abandoned fishing gear continue to trap and kill marine life long after it's lost at sea. From endangered species to vital ocean habitats, ghost...

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine Life and Defend Coasts from Destruction

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine Life and Defend Coasts from Destruction

Artificial reefs along New York’s coast are transforming barren seafloors into thriving marine sanctuaries while protecting communities from future storms.

New York’s Artificial Reefs Revitalize Marine Life and Defend Coasts from Destruction

Artificial reefs along New York’s coast are transforming barren seafloors into thriving marine sanctuaries while protecting communities from future storms.

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakthroughs

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakthroughs

From "dark oxygen" changing our understanding of marine chemistry to deep-sea creatures inspiring groundbreaking medical advancements, the abyss holds wonders you won't believe. But with these discoveries comes a looming...

Mysteries of the Abyss Propel Scientific Breakthroughs

From "dark oxygen" changing our understanding of marine chemistry to deep-sea creatures inspiring groundbreaking medical advancements, the abyss holds wonders you won't believe. But with these discoveries comes a looming...