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

Rocky shoreline covered with seaweed and moss, with distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

The Ocean Is Fighting Back As Plastic Filled Neptune Balls Cover Beaches

They look like coconuts, but they’re not. Strange fibrous balls are rolling onto Mediterranean beaches, packed with plastic waste.

The Ocean Is Fighting Back As Plastic Filled Neptune Balls Cover Beaches

They look like coconuts, but they’re not. Strange fibrous balls are rolling onto Mediterranean beaches, packed with plastic waste.

Overhead view of deep blue-green ocean waves mixing with foamy white water in dynamic patterns.

A 2,500 Kilometer Oasis of Creatures Rewrites the Search for Aliens

Life without sunlight is thriving nearly 31,000 feet down between Russia and Alaska. Scientists found a 2,500-kilometer belt of clams and tube worms powered by methane, not photosynthesis.

A 2,500 Kilometer Oasis of Creatures Rewrites the Search for Aliens

Life without sunlight is thriving nearly 31,000 feet down between Russia and Alaska. Scientists found a 2,500-kilometer belt of clams and tube worms powered by methane, not photosynthesis.

Sharks Are Losing Their Teeth As Oceans Turn Acidic

Sharks Are Losing Their Teeth As Oceans Turn Acidic

Sharks have survived for more than 400 million years, but a new threat is breaking them down from the inside out. Scientists found that as oceans absorb more CO₂, shark...

Sharks Are Losing Their Teeth As Oceans Turn Acidic

Sharks have survived for more than 400 million years, but a new threat is breaking them down from the inside out. Scientists found that as oceans absorb more CO₂, shark...

Close-up of an orange tabby cat with striking green eyes gazing upward with curiosity.

Hunter With Thermal Scope Kills Family Cat Thinking It Was A Fox

A peaceful evening turned tragic when a family’s beloved cat never came home. Their search ended in heartbreak—blood, fur, and a collar pierced by a bullet.

Hunter With Thermal Scope Kills Family Cat Thinking It Was A Fox

A peaceful evening turned tragic when a family’s beloved cat never came home. Their search ended in heartbreak—blood, fur, and a collar pierced by a bullet.

Side-by-side collage showing a lioness in profile outdoors and another lioness resting with eyes closed.

Columbus Zoo Lioness Dies After Door Failure, Followed By Outrage Over Coverup

A night behind locked doors at the Columbus Zoo ended in tragedy — and a coverup that left residents demanding answers.

Columbus Zoo Lioness Dies After Door Failure, Followed By Outrage Over Coverup

A night behind locked doors at the Columbus Zoo ended in tragedy — and a coverup that left residents demanding answers.

Split image: on the left, a young man in a black shirt under red light; on the right, a car burning in flames.

Army Cadet and Father Save Driver Seconds Before Car Explodes

Two people refused to stand by while another life was at risk. Their split-second actions saved a stranger from a fiery end and earned praise from West Point leaders. 

Army Cadet and Father Save Driver Seconds Before Car Explodes

Two people refused to stand by while another life was at risk. Their split-second actions saved a stranger from a fiery end and earned praise from West Point leaders. 

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