Can you tell me what climate is?
Kasey

Climate is the overall weather of a place. Some climates might be warm, some might be cold, and some might be wet! Thanks for the question!
Russ

News-O-Matic is the coolest app because you can draw, read, and watch videos.
Carson

I'm glad you enjoy News-O-Matic, Carson! What do you like to read about?
Russ

Can you write more about chess please?
Maira

I like that idea, Maira! I'll look out for more chess stories to share!
Russ

What mistakes did humans make to cause the Chernobyl disaster?
Owen

Good question, Owen! Workers were doing a test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986. However, they made several mistakes. For example, the power was too low to do a test. They also prevented the plant from shutting down safely. The staff did not have enough training to prepare for the test. So, it was unsafe for workers to try. When they did, their actions caused one of the reactors to explode. Over the past 40 years, people have learned from their mistakes.
Russ

Are you going to write about the NBA please? Let me know, thank you.
Mason

Yes, we will definitely write a story about the NBA playoffs. We usually wait until later rounds like the final. Who are you rooting for, Mason? 🏀
Russ

I love getting on this website everyday and learning so many AMAZING things!!😁 It's been hard to move to a new country and know a different language but this website has helped with so much!!!🩷 -Thankfulkid
Austyn

I am SO glad that we could help you with your move to a new country, Austyn. Your note made me very happy. Please let me know whatever we can do to support you and keep you learning each day!
Russ

Hey, Russ. I am Gavyn. Do you have some scary books I can read?
Gavyn

Hey, Gavyn! You might be interested in some scary stories that kids like you have written! Each Halloween, News-O-Matic shares scary stories written by readers. You can find them by typing "Write Fright" or "Spooktacular" into the Search! 👻
Russ

Hi, Russ. The other day I wrote to you about white-nosed coatis and didn't get a response so I'm going to write to you again. Anyway, my name is Ella and I'm wondering if News-O-Matic has any articles about white-nosed coatis? Sincerely,
Ella

Hi, Ella. Thanks for sending a message in the News Room! It looks like News-O-Matic doesn't have any articles all about white-nosed coatis. They seem like pretty cool animals, though. I'll have to look out for stories about them!
Russ

Hey, Russ. It’s Wendy. How is the news made?
Wendy

Hey, Wendy! News articles on News-O-Matic are created by our team of writers. People around the world record events happening near them. Then our team learns about those events from trusted sources and writes articles to share the news with readers like you!
Russ

Hi, I am Dean. Do you have any facts about frogs?
Dean

Hi, Dean. Here are some froggy facts! There are more than 5,000 frog species. Scientists also keep discovering new species. Frogs are famous for their long legs and jumping skills. Many kinds of frogs can leap more than 20 times the length of their body. 🐸
Russ

I am new to News-O-Matic. I wanted to say hi. Are you a robot or human, because you are so smart!
Neena

Welcome to News-O-Matic! Hello to you, too! I am totally a human. I've spent a lot of years learning, and I still take time every day to keep learning. If I don't know something, I look for more information to understand it better.
Russ

Can we know more about the eco art?
Liam

I think it's cool that you're curious about the Vienna Climate Biennale, Liam! Make sure you read News-O-Matic's article "Vienna Swims in Eco Art!" and watch the video. You can also research more about the event on the internet with a teacher or other trusted adult.
Russ

Hey Russ! My name is Vivienne and I'm doing an information text for school. And it's about qouka's! I'm having a hard time finding information about them. So, I was wondering if you could make a article about them. Sincerely,
Vivienne

Hi, Vivienne. I love quokkas! In fact, I saw some in real life when I visited Rottnest Island in Australia. There are a few stories about quokkas in News-O-Matic. But you must spell the word correctly in our search. It is QUOKKA.
Russ

Hey, Russ. Just wondering, when are the results for the 2076 writing competition coming out? Thanks,
Aliya

Hey, Aliya! The results from the 2075 writing competition are coming soon. The News-O-Matic team had a lot of fun reading all of your entries!
Russ

Dear Russ, I have been reading your article on the naked rat mole I was just wondering, where do they burrow themselves? Your friend,
Marnie

Thanks for asking this question, Marnie. Naked mole rats live in Africa, specifically in Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Somalia. They dig burrows in grassy, dry areas.
Russ

Hey, Russ. My name is Jordyn. I love the stuff on News-O-Matic. Hope you answer the question I have. Do you have some news about dinosaurs because I can not find anything about them. Please help me.
Jordyn

Hey, Jordyn. Good news! There are HUNDREDS of articles on News-O-Matic about dinosaurs. 🦖🦖🦖 Try typing the word "dinosaur" into the Search to find them! You can also type in other topics you want to read about.
Russ

How long does it take to elect a new pope? Also, is there a time period that has to be taken before they elect a new one?
Kawaii

News-O-Matic has a whole article that answers those questions! It's called "How to Pick a Pope."
Russ

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Samuel

A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as he could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood! 😆
Russ

Hi, Russ. It's Lucas. I love News-O-Matic. I love to read the daily news.
Lucas

Hi, Lucas! I'm glad you love News-O-Matic. Reading the news daily is a great way to keep up to date about what is happening in the world.
Russ

What does population growth mean?
Kannon

Great question, Kannon! A population is the number of people or animals living in a place. Population growth happens when a population increases over a period of time! Imagine a small town. Ten people live there. A year later, there are twenty people. That means the town has increased! This is called population growth! 📈
Russ

Hi, Russ! I'm Logan, and I have a question. What is it like to work for News-O-Matic?
Logan

Nice to meet you, Logan! I have a blast working at News-O-Matic! I do a lot of research, which means I get to learn new things every day. I also get to talk to fascinating people, including News-O-Matic readers like you! 😊
Russ

Where is WWII? Because I cannot find information and I want to learn about WWII.
Wyatt

Hey there, Wyatt! We have a few articles about World War II (WWII). Try typing "World War II" into the Search bar. You can find articles about important events such as D-Day, the Battle of Iwo Jima, and Victory in Europe Day. 🌎
Russ

Hi, Russ. It's Nolan. I have a raven that comes to my house, but sometimes it brings us something.
Nolan

Hi, Nolan! That sounds pretty fun. Ravens are smart birds, and they remember people who treat them well. You must've been kind to that raven for it to bring you gifts! 🐦‍⬛
Russ

Hi, Russ. How are you doing??
Amberlyn

Hi, Amberlyn. I'm doing well. Thanks for asking such a considerate question! How are you doing?
Russ

What's your favorite color?
Amelia

Pale blue is my favorite color. This is because of the way the Earth looks from space. It's sometimes called the Pale Blue Dot! 🌎
Russ

Play a real movie called The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Please Russ.
Aubrey

Hey, Aubrey! If you want to learn more about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we have an article you should check out! It's called "Mario Galaxy Movie Gets a Super Review!" Valerie, a 12-year-old reviewer for KIDS FIRST!, shares her thoughts about the film! 🍿
Russ

Dear Russ, It’s Zachary here! News-O-Matic is better than any other way of expressing the news, and every day I’m so excited to be able to get on here! Good job!
Zachary

Thank so you much for your message, Zachary! It makes me proud to hear what you have to say about News-O-Matic. The whole team here works very hard.
Russ

I see little brown birds in my yard and I'm wondering if it's a little curlew.
Harper

It's possible, Harper. Curlews have a long, thin curved bill. They also have a long neck and a small round head. Try taking a picture or writing a description of the birds the next time you see them. Write about their bodies, color, and actions. Then you can compare that bird to what you know about a curlew.
Russ

Hi, Russ. My name is Wesley.
Wesley

Hi, Wesley! It's nice to meet you. What do you like to learn about most on News-O-Matic?
Russ

Hi, Russ! I was reading the messages that other people sent and you responded back to them. I saw the one where you answered the word moon in Latin is Luna. I just wanted to share this with you. Fun fact, my dog's name is Luna! 🐶
Cecilia

That's such an adorable name for a dog, Cecilia! Thank you for sharing! 🌙 🐶
Russ

Hi, Russ! Can you please make an article about golf? For example, like how Rory McIlroy has completed the career grand slam and is looking to repeat. My favorite golfer is Rory McIlroy. I am from Ireland and my name is named after Rory McIlroy. Who's your favorite golfer?
Finnir

Hey there! Did you hear about Rory McIlroy's big win at the Masters this year? You can check out the article "Back-to-Back Masters Champ!" I'm not sure who my favorite golfer is. But it's been fun to watch some of the top players, including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Collin Morikawa! 🏌️
Russ

Hey, Russ! Should I build a bee hotel for the bees to nest in?
Gilberto

Hey, Gilberto. I think that sounds like a great idea! Let me know how your crafting goes! 🐝
Russ

Hi, Russ. I liked the news of the day.
Love

Hi, Love! I'm glad you enjoyed News-O-Matic's news articles. Was there one article you liked the most?
Russ

Hi, Russ! Does News-O-Matic have an article about Japanese holidays? I want to learn more about my cultural holidays. Please, Russ. Also, I have one sentence to say to you: The articles are AMAZING!!!!!
Sara

Thank you, Sara! Your compliment makes me smile. Also, News-O-Matic does have articles about Japanese holidays! You can read all about how people in Japan celebrate the New Year in the article "Happy New Year: The Japanese Way!" Japanese holidays also appear in the series about global holidays. 🇯🇵
Russ

Is there an article about Earth Day?
Margot

Hi, Margot! We just published an article about Earth Day! It's called "Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet!" 🌎
Russ