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

Scientists Uncover Enormous Insect Hidden in Australia’s Rainforest Canopy

Scientists Uncover Enormous Insect Hidden in Australia’s Rainforest Canopy

High in the misty canopies of Far North Queensland, scientists have found a creature unlike anything they’ve ever seen — a stick insect so massive it could be Australia’s heaviest...

Scientists Uncover Enormous Insect Hidden in Australia’s Rainforest Canopy

High in the misty canopies of Far North Queensland, scientists have found a creature unlike anything they’ve ever seen — a stick insect so massive it could be Australia’s heaviest...

Leopard Seals Sing Haunting Songs That Mirror Human Nursery Rhymes

Leopard Seals Sing Haunting Songs That Mirror Human Nursery Rhymes

Every night for up to 13 hours, a solitary leopard seal sings underwater in total darkness. But what researchers have just discovered is stranger than fiction—these songs aren’t random. Their...

Leopard Seals Sing Haunting Songs That Mirror Human Nursery Rhymes

Every night for up to 13 hours, a solitary leopard seal sings underwater in total darkness. But what researchers have just discovered is stranger than fiction—these songs aren’t random. Their...

Humpback Whales Crowd Australia’s Coast as Warming Seas Shift Migration

Humpback Whales Crowd Australia’s Coast as Warming Seas Shift Migration

Australia’s coastline is buzzing with traffic—but it’s not from cars. Tens of thousands of humpback whales are migrating north in one of the world’s longest marine journeys. But rising temperatures and...

Humpback Whales Crowd Australia’s Coast as Warming Seas Shift Migration

Australia’s coastline is buzzing with traffic—but it’s not from cars. Tens of thousands of humpback whales are migrating north in one of the world’s longest marine journeys. But rising temperatures and...

Rare Purple Snails Spark Climate Fears on California Shore

Rare Purple Snails Spark Climate Fears on California Shore

Beachgoers in San Diego recently stumbled upon shimmering purple snails washed up on shore—creatures that never usually leave the open ocean.

Rare Purple Snails Spark Climate Fears on California Shore

Beachgoers in San Diego recently stumbled upon shimmering purple snails washed up on shore—creatures that never usually leave the open ocean.

Scientists Are Transforming Lifeless Waters Into Thriving Ecosystems With Concrete

Scientists Are Transforming Lifeless Waters Into Thriving Ecosystems With Concrete

What happens when scientists drop tons of concrete into lifeless parts of the ocean? Within weeks, algae bloom, fish return, and corals begin to grow. From Grenada to Hong Kong,...

Scientists Are Transforming Lifeless Waters Into Thriving Ecosystems With Concrete

What happens when scientists drop tons of concrete into lifeless parts of the ocean? Within weeks, algae bloom, fish return, and corals begin to grow. From Grenada to Hong Kong,...

Abandoned Hurricane Dog Inspires Law to Save Pets from Future Storms

Abandoned Hurricane Dog Inspires Law to Save Pets from Future Storms

A helpless bull terrier stood trapped in floodwaters as a Category 4 hurricane closed in. His rescue went viral, but what happened next changed Florida law forever.

Abandoned Hurricane Dog Inspires Law to Save Pets from Future Storms

A helpless bull terrier stood trapped in floodwaters as a Category 4 hurricane closed in. His rescue went viral, but what happened next changed Florida law forever.

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