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

Nature's Witnesses to Nuclear History: These Animals Still Carry Radiation

Nature's Witnesses to Nuclear History: These Animals Still Carry Radiation

The echoes of humanity's nuclear legacy resonate far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most unsuspecting creatures across the globe. From the lush Pacific waters of...

Nature's Witnesses to Nuclear History: These Animals Still Carry Radiation

The echoes of humanity's nuclear legacy resonate far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most unsuspecting creatures across the globe. From the lush Pacific waters of...

The Remarkable Rebound of Africa's White Rhino Population

The Remarkable Rebound of Africa's White Rhino Population

Africa's white rhinos are making an astonishing comeback, defying extinction!

The Remarkable Rebound of Africa's White Rhino Population

Africa's white rhinos are making an astonishing comeback, defying extinction!

USFWS Proposes Vital Protections for Imperiled Salamander Mussel

USFWS Proposes Vital Protections for Imperiled Salamander Mussel

These mussels are like nature's water purifiers, cleaning our rivers and streams.

USFWS Proposes Vital Protections for Imperiled Salamander Mussel

These mussels are like nature's water purifiers, cleaning our rivers and streams.

House of Horrors Discovered in Arizona: Over 50 Dogs In Filth, Feces

House of Horrors Discovered in Arizona: Over 50 Dogs In Filth, Feces

Law enforcement and firefighters, with heroic dedication, rescued 55 dogs from this living nightmare, but not all survived.

House of Horrors Discovered in Arizona: Over 50 Dogs In Filth, Feces

Law enforcement and firefighters, with heroic dedication, rescued 55 dogs from this living nightmare, but not all survived.

The Corpse Flower's Battle for Survival: A Stinky Crisis

The Corpse Flower's Battle for Survival: A Stinky Crisis

Rafflesia, the parasitic plant known as the corpse flower, has fascinated scientists for centuries. But, it's on the brink of extinction.

The Corpse Flower's Battle for Survival: A Stinky Crisis

Rafflesia, the parasitic plant known as the corpse flower, has fascinated scientists for centuries. But, it's on the brink of extinction.

Invasive Marine Species Threaten Our Aquatic Ecosystems

Invasive Marine Species Threaten Our Aquatic Ecosystems

From zebra mussels in North Carolina to New Zealand mudsnails in Lake Tahoe, the battle is real.

Invasive Marine Species Threaten Our Aquatic Ecosystems

From zebra mussels in North Carolina to New Zealand mudsnails in Lake Tahoe, the battle is real.