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

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

In the icy Greenland Sea, scientists witnessed something almost impossible to capture with traditional tools: a fleeting ocean phenomenon that can accelerate Arctic ice loss. Using robotic technology, researchers uncovered...

Robots Capture Rare Ocean Mixing That Speeds Arctic Ice Loss

In the icy Greenland Sea, scientists witnessed something almost impossible to capture with traditional tools: a fleeting ocean phenomenon that can accelerate Arctic ice loss. Using robotic technology, researchers uncovered...

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

In Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape, nearly 80% of whale sharks bear scars caused by people. Researchers tracked 268 individuals over 13 years and found most injuries came from collisions with...

Whale Sharks in Indonesia’s Marine Paradise Bear The Scars Of A Tragic Past

In Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape, nearly 80% of whale sharks bear scars caused by people. Researchers tracked 268 individuals over 13 years and found most injuries came from collisions with...

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

A breathtaking sight left Connecticut boaters stunned—at least 100 dolphins surged through Long Island Sound, stretching across nearly a mile of water.

Massive Pod of 100 Dolphins Surges Through Connecticut Waters

A breathtaking sight left Connecticut boaters stunned—at least 100 dolphins surged through Long Island Sound, stretching across nearly a mile of water.

Side-by-side images showing a pig in a crowded pen and chickens packed into a large barn.

California Fuel Program Enriches Factory Farms While Communities Suffer

California’s flagship climate program was meant to cut pollution — but behind the numbers lies a disturbing reality. Billions in subsidies flow to factory farms, where animals live in misery...

California Fuel Program Enriches Factory Farms While Communities Suffer

California’s flagship climate program was meant to cut pollution — but behind the numbers lies a disturbing reality. Billions in subsidies flow to factory farms, where animals live in misery...

A brown dog sitting in the grass, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

Abandoned Dog With Cancer Left To Die In Park

A pit bull named Trooper Mo was discovered abandoned in a Connecticut park, frail and suffering from advanced cancer. His body was failing, and he had been left with no...

Abandoned Dog With Cancer Left To Die In Park

A pit bull named Trooper Mo was discovered abandoned in a Connecticut park, frail and suffering from advanced cancer. His body was failing, and he had been left with no...

A group of baby leatherback sea turtles emerging from the sand and heading toward the ocean.

Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Season Shaken by Preventable Attack on Hatchlings

On a quiet Florida beach, a joyful moment of life turned into tragedy. Newly hatched sea turtles, fighting to begin their journey to the ocean, were cut down in numbers...

Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Season Shaken by Preventable Attack on Hatchlings

On a quiet Florida beach, a joyful moment of life turned into tragedy. Newly hatched sea turtles, fighting to begin their journey to the ocean, were cut down in numbers...