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 See Underwater Volcano Erupt For The First Time

Scientists See Underwater Volcano Erupt For The First Time

Thousands of meters beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean, a scientific expedition made history by directly witnessing a volcanic eruption along a mid-ocean ridge for the first time. The...

Scientists See Underwater Volcano Erupt For The First Time

Thousands of meters beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean, a scientific expedition made history by directly witnessing a volcanic eruption along a mid-ocean ridge for the first time. The...

Meet The Giant Arctic Jellyfish That Defy Freezing Temperatures

Meet The Giant Arctic Jellyfish That Defy Freezing Temperatures

Scientists just made a jaw-dropping discovery beneath Arctic ice — enormous jellyfish, once believed to vanish in winter, are not only surviving but thriving under the frozen sea.

Meet The Giant Arctic Jellyfish That Defy Freezing Temperatures

Scientists just made a jaw-dropping discovery beneath Arctic ice — enormous jellyfish, once believed to vanish in winter, are not only surviving but thriving under the frozen sea.

Humans Have Seen Less of Earth’s Ocean Than of the Moon

Humans Have Seen Less of Earth’s Ocean Than of the Moon

The deep sea stretches out like a forgotten continent, hiding more secrets than any desert or jungle. Despite covering over two-thirds of our planet, humans have only directly seen a...

Humans Have Seen Less of Earth’s Ocean Than of the Moon

The deep sea stretches out like a forgotten continent, hiding more secrets than any desert or jungle. Despite covering over two-thirds of our planet, humans have only directly seen a...

Instead Of Toward Honey, Some Honeyguides Lead Humans into Snake Territory

Instead Of Toward Honey, Some Honeyguides Lead Humans into Snake Territory

In the dense woodlands of Mozambique, a curious alliance unfolds between man and bird. The greater honeyguide, a small brown bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, has long been known to...

Instead Of Toward Honey, Some Honeyguides Lead Humans into Snake Territory

In the dense woodlands of Mozambique, a curious alliance unfolds between man and bird. The greater honeyguide, a small brown bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, has long been known to...

See How Otter Pups Depend on Mom’s Grip to Avoid Being Swept Away

See How Otter Pups Depend on Mom’s Grip to Avoid Being Swept Away

They float through icy waters, paws clasped tight. To us, it's adorable. To them, it's survival.

See How Otter Pups Depend on Mom’s Grip to Avoid Being Swept Away

They float through icy waters, paws clasped tight. To us, it's adorable. To them, it's survival.

Clawed Chicks and Cow Guts Make This 'Stinky' Amazon Bird a Living Mystery

Clawed Chicks and Cow Guts Make This 'Stinky' Amazon Bird a Living Mystery

A bird that smells like manure. Babies with claws on their wings. Adults that can barely fly. It sounds made up—but the hoatzin is real, alive, and more puzzling than...

Clawed Chicks and Cow Guts Make This 'Stinky' Amazon Bird a Living Mystery

A bird that smells like manure. Babies with claws on their wings. Adults that can barely fly. It sounds made up—but the hoatzin is real, alive, and more puzzling than...