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

Close-up of ripe blueberries covered in water droplets, highlighting their deep blue color and textured skins.

URGENT WARNING: Nearly 56,000 Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Pulled Over Life Threatening Listeria Risk

Nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries are now under the FDA’s most serious recall warning.

URGENT WARNING: Nearly 56,000 Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Pulled Over Life Threatening Listeria Risk

Nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries are now under the FDA’s most serious recall warning.

Large male elephant seal on a sandy beach with head raised and mouth open, other seals resting nearby.

Deadly Bird Flu Invades California Elephant Seal Colony

A deadly strain of bird flu has struck California’s northern elephant seals for the first time. Dozens are dead. Most are newly weaned pups.

Deadly Bird Flu Invades California Elephant Seal Colony

A deadly strain of bird flu has struck California’s northern elephant seals for the first time. Dozens are dead. Most are newly weaned pups.

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Viral Fame Exposes the Harsh Reality of Life for Punch the Macaque

He clung to a stuffed toy because he had no mother to hold. Punch, a young Japanese macaque abandoned at birth, became an internet sensation after videos showed him dragged and...

Viral Fame Exposes the Harsh Reality of Life for Punch the Macaque

He clung to a stuffed toy because he had no mother to hold. Punch, a young Japanese macaque abandoned at birth, became an internet sensation after videos showed him dragged and...

Turquoise water laps against a wide, sandy beach backed by rugged brown mountains and arid terrain stretching inland.

How Cold Seas and Crushing Winds Create Bone Dry Wastelands on the Water’s Edge

In Chile and Namibia, waves crash ashore beside landscapes that rarely see rain. The answer isn’t simple. Cold ocean currents choke off moisture. Global wind belts push dry air downward....

How Cold Seas and Crushing Winds Create Bone Dry Wastelands on the Water’s Edge

In Chile and Namibia, waves crash ashore beside landscapes that rarely see rain. The answer isn’t simple. Cold ocean currents choke off moisture. Global wind belts push dry air downward....

Close-up of a snorkeler underwater with mask and snorkel, arm extended toward the camera, rocky ocean floor visible below.

Man Drops Camera Into Bali Sea and Captures Creature Never Seen Alive Before

A simple camera. A 200-meter drop into the Bali Sea. What came back has experts talking.

Man Drops Camera Into Bali Sea and Captures Creature Never Seen Alive Before

A simple camera. A 200-meter drop into the Bali Sea. What came back has experts talking.

Large coral formation rising from the seafloor, surrounded by dozens of small orange fish swimming in clear blue water.

Coral Supports 25% Of All Marine Life And Its Collapse Is Putting Millions of Lives at Risk

Fish, crustaceans, and countless organisms rely on reefs for breeding grounds and shelter. Remove the reef, and the food web fractures. Coastal fisheries shrink. Families lose a steady protein source...

Coral Supports 25% Of All Marine Life And Its Collapse Is Putting Millions of Lives at Risk

Fish, crustaceans, and countless organisms rely on reefs for breeding grounds and shelter. Remove the reef, and the food web fractures. Coastal fisheries shrink. Families lose a steady protein source...