Ooh, great question, Campbell! Dark matter is a very mysterious topic! Scientists think there are huge parts of the universe that are invisible to humans. These parts are made of "dark matter." However, there's still a lot that scientists don't know about dark matter. If you haven't yet, I'd suggest checking out the News-O-Matic article "New Light on Dark Matter" for more information! 🔭

Hey, Charlie! Sounds like it's almost time for Thanksgiving, huh? Well, we may have just what you're looking for! If you type "Thanksgiving" into the Search, you'll see all kinds of articles about the holiday! You can learn about the history of Thanksgiving, what other kids are thankful for, and even a wacky tradition where turkeys are pardoned by the U.S. president! 🦃

Hi, Dezmond! A rock can turn into a liquid when it's heated up so much that it melts! All solid objects on Earth have something called a "melting point." That's the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid!

I try to answer at least a few questions each day, Elise. I try to answer more because there are so many great messages from readers!

Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed that article, Aurelia! And thanks for teaching me some Japanese language. You can find many articles about Japanese culture in News-O-Matic. Try typing "Japan" in our search and see what you get! 🇯🇵

You're very welcome, Lincoln. Thanks for sending in such wonderful artwork! I was rooting for the New York Yankees in the World Series. But the Dodgers deserved to win!

Yes, absolutely! It is so important to tell stories about people with different disabilities. We will have a special article in a few weeks for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Hi, Emma! We recently published the winning stories! You can read them in the articles "Zombie Forest" and "Where Have All the Children Gone?" 👀

Cool question, Jennifer! We've actually got a whole article about that! The short answer is that leaves are green thanks to a pigment called chlorophyll. It hides the yellow and orange colors that are already in the leaves. But when leaves get less direct sunlight, the chlorophyll goes away. That reveals the yellow and orange colors! To learn more, check out the article "Why Do Leaves Change Colors?" 🍂

Hi, Elise. Yes, the Titanic actually did hit an iceberg on its way to New York in the year 1912. The ice tore holes into the ship. If you want to learn more about the famous ship, try typing "Titanic" into the Search!

Hey, Laura. I thought Laura's zombie story was awesome too! I'm so happy you enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing your love!! 😁

Hi, Lilith. Happy Halloween to you, too! I think doing more Q&As is a great idea. Tell me more about the questions you'd like us to explore or the experts you'd like us to talk to!

Halloween came from many traditions around the world! You can learn more about the story of the holiday in News-O-Matic's recent article "The History of Halloween." As for April first — experts aren't sure where it came from! People seem to have celebrated the holiday in several cultures for hundreds of years.

We had so many great scary stories this year, Natalia! It was so much fun to read through all the creepy creativity! I think EVERYONE who sent in a story should be proud! ✍️

Happy Halloween, Isabella! I'm glad you enjoyed the article. It's been very interesting to learn more about the holiday's history! Are there other holidays you'd like to read more about? 🦇

Thanks for your question, Addilyn! Experts say there are more than 8 billion people in the world today! 👥👥👥👥👥

Hey, Harlen! I'd love to hear your story idea! Even though News-O-Matic's Halloween writing contest is finished for this year, I think writing stories is tons of fun all year long!

I'm not sure if there are any zoos in Nebraska with lampreys. I haven't heard of any that have the animals. One U.S. zoo that does have lampreys is the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. I hope you get the chance to see some someday!

Halloween safety is very important because it is a time when many people are participating in unique activities. Large crowds are also more common during holiday events. These times and places can create dangers for our bodies. Practicing Halloween safety helps protect us so we can keep enjoying the fun!

Hi, Hudson! There are tons of things we're talking about these days! Two big stories we're keeping an eye on are the U.S. presidential election and the MLB World Series. You can expect to see articles about those stories very soon! ⚾ 🗳️