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 Observe Killer Whales Sharing a Tender Kiss in Norway

Scientists Observe Killer Whales Sharing a Tender Kiss in Norway

Two killer whales were caught in an underwater kiss off the coast of Norway—and the footage is real. Citizen scientists snorkeling in the Kvænangen fjords recorded the first documented instance...

Scientists Observe Killer Whales Sharing a Tender Kiss in Norway

Two killer whales were caught in an underwater kiss off the coast of Norway—and the footage is real. Citizen scientists snorkeling in the Kvænangen fjords recorded the first documented instance...

Wildlife's Secret Weapons Against Deadly Heatwaves Are Pure Genius

Wildlife's Secret Weapons Against Deadly Heatwaves Are Pure Genius

When the sun scorches and shade vanishes, some animals don’t sweat it—literally. Instead, they roll in mud, flutter their throats, or vanish underground for months. Others secrete “blood sweat” or...

Wildlife's Secret Weapons Against Deadly Heatwaves Are Pure Genius

When the sun scorches and shade vanishes, some animals don’t sweat it—literally. Instead, they roll in mud, flutter their throats, or vanish underground for months. Others secrete “blood sweat” or...

This Common Rescue Tip for Bees Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

This Common Rescue Tip for Bees Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

If you find a bee lying still on the sidewalk, your next move matters more than you think. While many mean well, the most popular advice online might actually put...

This Common Rescue Tip for Bees Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

If you find a bee lying still on the sidewalk, your next move matters more than you think. While many mean well, the most popular advice online might actually put...

Tourists Watch in Horror as Bison Boils Alive at Yellowstone Park's Grand Prismatic Spring

Tourists Watch in Horror as Bison Boils Alive at Yellowstone Park's Grand Prismatic Spring

A bison stumbled into one of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic features last week—and never came back out.

Tourists Watch in Horror as Bison Boils Alive at Yellowstone Park's Grand Prismatic Spring

A bison stumbled into one of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic features last week—and never came back out.

Prince William and Kate Face Backlash for Puppy Litter Amid Shelter Crisis

Prince William and Kate Face Backlash for Puppy Litter Amid Shelter Crisis

A sweet royal birthday photo turned into a firestorm. Prince William posed with his dog Orla and her new litter, but critics didn’t see cute puppies—they saw a shocking disregard...

Prince William and Kate Face Backlash for Puppy Litter Amid Shelter Crisis

A sweet royal birthday photo turned into a firestorm. Prince William posed with his dog Orla and her new litter, but critics didn’t see cute puppies—they saw a shocking disregard...

Ancient Sharks Resurface After 325 Million Years Beneath Kentucky

Ancient Sharks Resurface After 325 Million Years Beneath Kentucky

Beneath the forest floor of Kentucky lies a shocking secret: the fossilized remains of three never-before-seen shark species, including one that rewinds evolution by 50 million years.

Ancient Sharks Resurface After 325 Million Years Beneath Kentucky

Beneath the forest floor of Kentucky lies a shocking secret: the fossilized remains of three never-before-seen shark species, including one that rewinds evolution by 50 million years.

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