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

Backyard Hockey Rinks Ignite Hope For Wildlife In Canada

Backyard Hockey Rinks Ignite Hope For Wildlife In Canada

Discover how Canada's beloved hockey rinks are transforming into unexpected sanctuaries for wildlife. In our latest blog, families blend time-honored traditions with innovative conservation efforts, turning frozen ponds into safe...

Backyard Hockey Rinks Ignite Hope For Wildlife In Canada

Discover how Canada's beloved hockey rinks are transforming into unexpected sanctuaries for wildlife. In our latest blog, families blend time-honored traditions with innovative conservation efforts, turning frozen ponds into safe...

How Animals Reclaim Their Ground After Wildfires Ravage Habitats

How Animals Reclaim Their Ground After Wildfires Ravage Habitats

Wildfires strike fear in many hearts, yet their aftermath is far more complex than scorched earth. Animals may scramble ahead of the flames and hide in burrows, streams, or treetops....

How Animals Reclaim Their Ground After Wildfires Ravage Habitats

Wildfires strike fear in many hearts, yet their aftermath is far more complex than scorched earth. Animals may scramble ahead of the flames and hide in burrows, streams, or treetops....

Scientists Uncover Mysterious Purple Creature with 24 Feet In Pacific Ocean

Scientists Uncover Mysterious Purple Creature with 24 Feet In Pacific Ocean

Scientists have found an unusual marine creature lurking in one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. It has a rich purple hue, an elongated body, 17 tentacles, and...

Scientists Uncover Mysterious Purple Creature with 24 Feet In Pacific Ocean

Scientists have found an unusual marine creature lurking in one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. It has a rich purple hue, an elongated body, 17 tentacles, and...

Massive Rift Threatens to Reshape Africa With New Ocean

Massive Rift Threatens to Reshape Africa With New Ocean

A colossal geological transformation may lie ahead for Africa. Scientists cite tectonic plate movements in East Africa as a possible trigger for a future ocean, which would become the planet’s...

Massive Rift Threatens to Reshape Africa With New Ocean

A colossal geological transformation may lie ahead for Africa. Scientists cite tectonic plate movements in East Africa as a possible trigger for a future ocean, which would become the planet’s...

Scientists Uncover Human-Like Patterns In Humpback Whale Songs

Scientists Uncover Human-Like Patterns In Humpback Whale Songs

New findings have revealed discovered that humpback whale song follows patterns that mirror human speech. Researchers uncovered parallels between the melodic sequences of these whales and the structural rules of...

Scientists Uncover Human-Like Patterns In Humpback Whale Songs

New findings have revealed discovered that humpback whale song follows patterns that mirror human speech. Researchers uncovered parallels between the melodic sequences of these whales and the structural rules of...

Fossil Hunter Finds 66-Million-Year-Old Predator Puke With Ancient Ocean Secrets

Fossil Hunter Finds 66-Million-Year-Old Predator Puke With Ancient Ocean Secrets

Discover the astonishing 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit found on Denmark’s iconic Stevns Klint. A local fossil hunter uncovered regurgitated sea lily remains that unlock secrets of ancient marine food chains.

Fossil Hunter Finds 66-Million-Year-Old Predator Puke With Ancient Ocean Secrets

Discover the astonishing 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit found on Denmark’s iconic Stevns Klint. A local fossil hunter uncovered regurgitated sea lily remains that unlock secrets of ancient marine food chains.