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 a small animal peering through a wire mesh cage.

Thousands of Mink End Up In Peril After Being Released From A Farm In Iowa

Thousands of mink were set loose in the dead of night after intruders broke into a family-run Iowa farm. The cages were cut open, the shelters destroyed, and chaos followed....

Thousands of Mink End Up In Peril After Being Released From A Farm In Iowa

Thousands of mink were set loose in the dead of night after intruders broke into a family-run Iowa farm. The cages were cut open, the shelters destroyed, and chaos followed....

A bat feeding on a banana flower against a dark background.

Bats Across America Are Mysteriously Glowing Green at Night

Scientists in Georgia have made a discovery straight out of a sci-fi film—six species of North American bats are glowing ghostly green under ultraviolet light.

Bats Across America Are Mysteriously Glowing Green at Night

Scientists in Georgia have made a discovery straight out of a sci-fi film—six species of North American bats are glowing ghostly green under ultraviolet light.

Side-by-side images showing three dolphins swimming together in clear blue water on the left, and a black-and-white penguin standing with its wings slightly spread on the right.

Miami Seaquarium’s Last Show Ends But The Animals Still Wait For Rescue

Miami Seaquarium is closed—but the animals didn’t leave with the final crowd. Dozens of dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, and more remain in limbo while plans shift toward a marina...

Miami Seaquarium’s Last Show Ends But The Animals Still Wait For Rescue

Miami Seaquarium is closed—but the animals didn’t leave with the final crowd. Dozens of dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, and more remain in limbo while plans shift toward a marina...

Sunset over ocean waves, creating a serene and colorful seascape.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.

The Warm Pacific Blob Supercharges Rivers Of Rain And Changes Weather Patterns

The Pacific’s “warm blob” is back—and bigger than ever. Ocean temps soared up to 9–10°F above normal, covering an area the size of the United States.

Underwater view of a coral reef with beams of sunlight streaming through the calm ocean surface.

Our Oceans Act Like A Toilet But The Flush Is Failing As Heatwaves Jam The Planet’s Lifeline

The ocean has long hidden our carbon mess. Now marine heatwaves are jamming the system. Smaller plankton bloom, smaller pellets form, and those bits stop sinking. Mid-depth “traffic jams” build,...

Our Oceans Act Like A Toilet But The Flush Is Failing As Heatwaves Jam The Planet’s Lifeline

The ocean has long hidden our carbon mess. Now marine heatwaves are jamming the system. Smaller plankton bloom, smaller pellets form, and those bits stop sinking. Mid-depth “traffic jams” build,...

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Old fishing nets keep killing long after they’re lost—but one Cornish engineer is stopping the damage at the source. He shreds and remakes them into durable materials for sunglasses, lamps,...

Fishermen’s Waste Becomes Ocean Rescue, Turning Discarded Nets Into Everyday Goods

Old fishing nets keep killing long after they’re lost—but one Cornish engineer is stopping the damage at the source. He shreds and remakes them into durable materials for sunglasses, lamps,...