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 Find Deep-Sea Spiders Farming Microbes That Could Trap Climate Gas

Scientists Find Deep-Sea Spiders Farming Microbes That Could Trap Climate Gas

A spider that doesn’t bite, hunt, or spin webs? These deep-sea sea spiders are something else entirely. Newly discovered species off the coasts of California and Alaska farm methane-eating bacteria...

Scientists Find Deep-Sea Spiders Farming Microbes That Could Trap Climate Gas

A spider that doesn’t bite, hunt, or spin webs? These deep-sea sea spiders are something else entirely. Newly discovered species off the coasts of California and Alaska farm methane-eating bacteria...

Judge Declares Dogs Are Immediate Family in Landmark Ruling

Judge Declares Dogs Are Immediate Family in Landmark Ruling

When Duke the dachshund was struck and killed by a reckless driver, his grieving family demanded more than a property claim—they demanded justice. In a historic ruling, a Brooklyn judge agreed:...

Judge Declares Dogs Are Immediate Family in Landmark Ruling

When Duke the dachshund was struck and killed by a reckless driver, his grieving family demanded more than a property claim—they demanded justice. In a historic ruling, a Brooklyn judge agreed:...

Morocco Is Hunting Down Stray Dogs Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Morocco Is Hunting Down Stray Dogs Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Pools of blood outside schools. Beloved dogs torn from neighborhoods and never seen again. Officials say they’re cleaning up the streets—but at what cost? As Morocco gears up to welcome...

Morocco Is Hunting Down Stray Dogs Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Pools of blood outside schools. Beloved dogs torn from neighborhoods and never seen again. Officials say they’re cleaning up the streets—but at what cost? As Morocco gears up to welcome...

Pop Star Halts Fireworks Mid-Concert When Stray Dog Comes Up To Enjoy The Music

Pop Star Halts Fireworks Mid-Concert When Stray Dog Comes Up To Enjoy The Music

What happens when a stray dog wanders into the front row of a packed concert? For one Brazilian pop star, it meant stopping the show, canceling fireworks, and rewriting the...

Pop Star Halts Fireworks Mid-Concert When Stray Dog Comes Up To Enjoy The Music

What happens when a stray dog wanders into the front row of a packed concert? For one Brazilian pop star, it meant stopping the show, canceling fireworks, and rewriting the...

Hotel Puts Endangered Red Pandas in Danger for Guest Entertainment

Hotel Puts Endangered Red Pandas in Danger for Guest Entertainment

In a country known for its breathtaking wildlife and rapid tourism growth, one hotel in Chongqing, China, pushed the boundaries of animal-themed hospitality too far. The Lehe Ledu Liangjiang Holiday...

Hotel Puts Endangered Red Pandas in Danger for Guest Entertainment

In a country known for its breathtaking wildlife and rapid tourism growth, one hotel in Chongqing, China, pushed the boundaries of animal-themed hospitality too far. The Lehe Ledu Liangjiang Holiday...

Wildlife Rescuers Free Bear After Two Years of Suffering In Plastic Lid

Wildlife Rescuers Free Bear After Two Years of Suffering In Plastic Lid

A young bear was spotted on a trail camera in Michigan—its neck locked in a plastic lid. Two years passed. No one could catch him. But then, one landowner saw something...

Wildlife Rescuers Free Bear After Two Years of Suffering In Plastic Lid

A young bear was spotted on a trail camera in Michigan—its neck locked in a plastic lid. Two years passed. No one could catch him. But then, one landowner saw something...

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