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

Heatwave Heroes Empty Ailing Shelter in Record Time After AC Breaks

Heatwave Heroes Empty Ailing Shelter in Record Time After AC Breaks

Hundreds of paws had minutes to spare when a Maryland shelter’s AC died in triple-digit heat.

Heatwave Heroes Empty Ailing Shelter in Record Time After AC Breaks

Hundreds of paws had minutes to spare when a Maryland shelter’s AC died in triple-digit heat.

Elusive Giant Sharks Spotted 1,800 Miles from Home in Surreal Deep Ocean Encounter

Elusive Giant Sharks Spotted 1,800 Miles from Home in Surreal Deep Ocean Encounter

A cow carcass. A camera. And the first-ever footage of Pacific sleeper sharks queuing up to feed—5,300 feet beneath the waves of the South China Sea. Scientists didn’t expect to...

Elusive Giant Sharks Spotted 1,800 Miles from Home in Surreal Deep Ocean Encounter

A cow carcass. A camera. And the first-ever footage of Pacific sleeper sharks queuing up to feed—5,300 feet beneath the waves of the South China Sea. Scientists didn’t expect to...

This Invasive Weed Is A Surprisingly Powerful Ally Against Ocean Microplastics

This Invasive Weed Is A Surprisingly Powerful Ally Against Ocean Microplastics

An invasive plant once dubbed “water cancer” might be the key to cleaning our rivers and oceans.

This Invasive Weed Is A Surprisingly Powerful Ally Against Ocean Microplastics

An invasive plant once dubbed “water cancer” might be the key to cleaning our rivers and oceans.

Hammerhead Shark Nursery Discovered Beneath Boaters and Jet Skis in Biscayne Bay

Hammerhead Shark Nursery Discovered Beneath Boaters and Jet Skis in Biscayne Bay

Beneath the boats and skyline of Miami, a secret shark nursery is fighting to survive. Juvenile great hammerhead sharks depend on Biscayne Bay to eat, grow, and stay alive—but pollution,...

Hammerhead Shark Nursery Discovered Beneath Boaters and Jet Skis in Biscayne Bay

Beneath the boats and skyline of Miami, a secret shark nursery is fighting to survive. Juvenile great hammerhead sharks depend on Biscayne Bay to eat, grow, and stay alive—but pollution,...

Hero Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 from Texas Flood

Hero Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 from Texas Flood

When raging floodwaters trapped nearly 200 campers in Central Texas, one young Coast Guard swimmer was dropped into chaos—alone.

Hero Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 from Texas Flood

When raging floodwaters trapped nearly 200 campers in Central Texas, one young Coast Guard swimmer was dropped into chaos—alone.

A Pod of Porpoises Once Saved Dick Van Dyke’s Life After Surfing Mishap

A Pod of Porpoises Once Saved Dick Van Dyke’s Life After Surfing Mishap

Dick Van Dyke drifted out to sea alone after dozing off on his surfboard—no land in sight, just fins circling. He thought it was the end. But what happened next...

A Pod of Porpoises Once Saved Dick Van Dyke’s Life After Surfing Mishap

Dick Van Dyke drifted out to sea alone after dozing off on his surfboard—no land in sight, just fins circling. He thought it was the end. But what happened next...