Hi, Russ! I have a question... what is the meaning of geology.
Janelle
That's an interesting question, Janelle! Geology is the science of the history of the Earth based on rocks. 🌏
Russ
Hi, Russ. How long do elephants live for?
Alexianna
Hi, Alexianna. There are two main kinds of elephants. African elephants live around 70 years. Asian elephants live around 60 years. 🐘
Russ
Hey, Russ. I was wondering if you had an article on jellyfish? I am writing a report on jellyfish and it's kind of hard to find the weight of one. That would really help, thanks!
Penelope
Hey, Penelope. Yes, News-O-Matic does have articles on jellyfish that you can search for. I'll also give you a tip here before you go reading! The most common types of jellyfish weigh about 4 pounds (1.8 kg). However, the largest jellyfish (the lion's mane jellyfish) can weigh up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg)!🪼
Russ
Hi, Russ. I really love the stories you make, but could you make stories about fashion? I really love fashion and I am a designer also. But thank you, Russ, for you amazing story telling.
Travis
Hi, Travis. News-O-Matic has many articles about fashion! You can find them by typing "fashion" into the Search. For example, you could check out the recent article "Fashion: What’s Old Is New." I hope you have fun reading!
Russ
Hey, Russ. In class we were talking about animal relationships. "Wolves With a Sweet Tooth?" helped me understand what we were talking about. Thank you.
Naomi
I am SO glad that that News-O-Matic article helped you, Naomi! Reading stories can help us better understand topics and ideas.
Russ
Dear Russ, First, I want to say that your articles are amazing. Do you do all of them or do you have people who help you? Second do you have any articles on science experiments that are safe to do at home? Thank you for all these amazing articles,
Sterling
Dear Sterling, Thank you for your message! There is a whole team that works on articles at News-O-Matic! The main writers are myself, Ashley, Ryan, Tyler, Hannah, and Diana. I will have to add some science experiments for kids to do at home. That's a cool idea!
Russ
Hey, Russ. I was wondering if you could make more articles about mushrooms! I'm kind of obsessed with them, so yea! Thank you so much for the News-O-Matic articles.
Remington
I like your idea, Remington. I'm curious, what do you like so much about mushrooms? They are pretty cool, but I want to know what makes them so interesting to you! 🍄
Russ
Hey, Russ! I was wondering if they make any other kinds of touchscreen nails or if it’s just the red ones I saw on the article. Like, can you choose what design you want? Just wondering. Thanks! 😊
Cecilia
Cool question, Cecilia! It sounds like Manasi Desai is trying to make a clear nail polish. So, you could put it over red nails, or you could add it on top of any designs you like. 💅
Russ
Hi! 😃 I love your books. Keep making your books.
Carter
Hi, Carter! Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad you enjoy reading on News-O-Matic.
Russ
Hi, Russ! I was wondering if you can make an article on pet bird care. It would be amazing ! 🐧🦃🦚🦩🪿🦆🦢🕊️🦜🐦🐦⬛🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥🦅🦉🪽🪶🦤 I LOVE BIRDS SOOOOOOOO much!!!!
Mariana, the #1 bird lover
Hi, Mariana. I'm a big bird fan too! So, your article idea sounds cool. I'll keep it in mind!
Russ
Is KPop Demon Hunters owned by someone?
Logan
It is, Logan! The company Netflix owns KPop Demon Hunters.
Russ
Hey, Russ! What are your favorite News-O-Matic articles? My favorite ones are about monkeys and fish. From,
Olivia
Hey, Olivia. Some of my favorite articles are about space and baseball. I love those topics! 🚀⚾️
Russ
Hey, Russ, this is Ella. I was wondering how do you decide on which drawings get picked and which don't?
Ella
Hey, Ella. Thanks for your question. I get tons of drawings sent by readers every day, so I can't show all of them. The drawings that connect to the most recent News-O-Matic articles are most likely to get picked.
Russ
Hey, Russ. I have a book fair this week and I'm going to get a Ninjago book.
Carl
Book fairs can be so fun, Carl! I think it's great that you're looking forward to getting a book at the book fair. Enjoy the Ninjago book!
Russ
So, I don't understand how they made this nail polish.
Emersyn
The News-O-Matic article "Touchscreen Troubles Solved?" describes a nail polish that Manasi Desai is in the process of inventing. Desai made a version of nail polish that will work with touchscreen devices. She tried adding more than 50 different ingredients to clear nail polishes to see what would work the best. 💅
Russ
Hi, Russ! Thanks for the article about the World Baseball Classic. I love baseball.
Virgil
Hi, Virgil! I love baseball too! I'm glad you appreciated that article. ⚾️
Russ
HI!! I love how diverse the stories are. I hope you see this so you can understand how I LOVE how you keep up to date with stuff. I mean like popular things on the internet (Punch the monkey) and not just stuff kids don't care about or at least my class... But I love and read almost all the stories! From:
Avery :)
Thank you so much for your message, Avery! It means a lot to hear from readers like you! I'm so glad that you enjoy reading articles about so many topics on News-O-Matic. 😁
Russ
Dear Russell Kahn, I would like to say that I admire your work as an author. You and your crew have taught me so much on News-O-Matic. Thank you for all the cool reports! My deepest regards,
Collin
Thank you for the kind words, Collin. I'm very glad you're reading and learning. And I'm appreciative to my crew for helping me make News-O-Matic such a cool place!
Russ
Hey Russ my name is Kaleb, and I was wondering if you have ever done a face reveal?
Kaleb
Yes! As a reporter, I often appear in the stories that I write. For example, there are pictures of me in the article called "Author Spotlight: Russell Kahn." Search for that story and you'll see!
Russ
Hey Russ, I'm Braelynn and I wanted to tell you I have good grades and I wanted to tell you that I love this app!!!
Braelynn
Way to go, Braelynn! It is fantastic to hear that you've got good grades. Maybe reading News-O-Matic helped you with that too! I love that you're using our app!!!
Russ
Can you write an article about how screen time is affecting children because it is a big issue. I made a poster about it and I want more people to be aware of this huge problem affecting millions.
Brady
I love your idea, Brady. You're right that screen time is an issue that impacts many kids. I think it's really cool that you want to help educate people!
Russ
Hi, Russ. I am Olivia. I'm nine. Can you give me calming down tips? I need them because I get super angry.
Olivia
Hi, Olivia! Feeling angry is very normal, but I think it's a great that you also want the skills to calm down. Sometimes when we're angry, we make choices that we feel bad about later. One way to calm down is by taking long, slow breaths. You can read more about that and other tips in News-O-Matic's article "Breathe, Don’t Vent!"
Russ
Dear Russ,
Why do you always answer like AI? It makes people think you're AI.
Talia
I understand why you feel that way. After all, AI is trained to sound like a real person in its responses. But I promise you that I am a human being and I am responding to your note personally. If you don't think I'm real, watch the video in our new article about the poet laureate. That's me in the interview!
Russ
How many stories are on News-O-Matic?
Ohuber
There are more than 17,000 different articles on News-O-Matic! Isn't that crazy?!
Russ
Hey Russ, I have sent many letters to you but I was never shown. I love News-O-Matic and was wondering if I could be on it? If so it will make my day! See you next time!
Noah M
You got it, Noah! I'm posting your note in the News Room right now. I hope this brings a smile to your face. Thanks for writing all your messages!
Russ
Hi Russ. I'm Mariah. I'm 10 years old. I LOVE News-O-Matic because it's the best. I'm so HAPPY!!!!
Mariah
You make ME happy, Mariah! It means the world to know that you love News-O-Matic so much. 🌍 😊
Russ
Hey, Russ. Do you like Jupiter? And did you know that Jupiter has a big red storm?
Jonah
Hey, Jonah! I love Jupiter! In fact, I'm a big fan of space science! Jupiter's storm, also called the Great Red Spot, is a really cool fun fact! Did you also know that Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system? 🌌
Russ
What is the medal count for the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics?
Patrick
Great question, Patrick! There are still a few events to go before the Paralympics wrap up. However, at the time of writing, the country of China is in the lead with 33 Paralympic medals in total. American athletes are in second place — they've won 19 medals at the Games! 🥇🥈🥉
Russ
Hi, Russ! My name is Madison! I LOVE News-O-Matic! I was wondering if you could make an article about eyes. It would be very fun and exiting!
Madison
Hi, Madison. I'm so glad to hear that you love News-O-Matic! An article about eyes does sound interesting! 👀 Check out our article called "Real Jobs! Optometrist!"
Russ
Hi, Russ. When is the next Super Bowl?
Greyson
Hi, Greyson! The Super Bowl happens once a year. The next one will be Super Bowl LXI. It will happen in February 2027. 🏈
Russ
Hi, Russ! I'm gonna quiz you! What type of rock is marble? Is it igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic?
Delgar
Hi! Marble is a metamorphic rock. You sound like you know a lot about rocks! Do you like to study them? 🪨
Russ
Russ, I am doing a project on Mars rovers, do you have any cool facts about them?
Addison
Did you know that NASA has sent five rovers to Mars? They are named Sojourner, Spirit and Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance. You can read about Mars rovers on News-O-Matic. Try typing "rover" into the Search.
Russ
Hi, Russ!!!!! When was News-O-Matic made?
Tanabes
News-O-Matic published our first articles in November 2012. You can learn more about it by reading the article "The Story of News-O-Matic." Check it out!
Russ
Hi, Russ. My name is Bree. I have never written to you but I love reading on News-O-Matic. They are very fun. Do you think you can make a book of sea animals? Bye :)>
Bree
Hi, Bree! Thanks for writing to me. I like to hear from readers about what they're curious about. I'm glad you love reading on News-O-Matic! I'll see what I can do about adding an article about sea animals for you to read. Try typing your favorite sea creatures (like sharks or whales) into the Search!
Russ
How many sheep are in Ireland?
Duane
There are more than 3.5 million sheep in Ireland! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
Russ