Pleasure to meet you, Duru! The coldest place in the world is the frozen continent of Antarctica. Temperatures there can drop below −76°F (−60°C) during the winter! 🌨️

Hi, Logan! Experts often consider a marine mammal called the vaquita to be the rarest animal in the world. Vaquitas are a kind of porpoise. The animals swim in the Gulf of California. Researchers think there are only about ten vaquitas left in the wild. However, there is also a subspecies of rhinoceros called the northern white rhinoceros. Those rhinos live in Kenya. Scientists say there are only TWO northern white rhinos left in the world!

I'm as human as you are, Ece! So is everyone else on the News-O-Matic team! 😊

I love getting that question, Ella! News-O-Matic has been around since November 12, 2012! Over the years, we've published more than 3,200 editions, all thanks to readers like you! 🎉

Good questions, Victoria! We made News-O-Matic in 2013 and have been publishing new editions ever since. We made the app because we thought young people deserved to learn about their changing world each day. Before News-O-Matic, there was no daily news source for children in the United States!

Hi, Natalie. We are following the events taking place in Istanbul. Are you from Türkiye? We'd love to hear from young people there for a story. If so, your teacher can email us at ask@newsomatic.org. 🇹🇷

There are about 200 butterfly species of butterflies in Nebraska, Willow! Some of the butterflies that people report seeing the most are the Monarch butterfly and the Orange Sulphur butterfly. Both of these species can be found in many places around the United States. Both like open habitats like meadows. Nebraska is known for having large areas of open habitats and meadows! 🦋

The first Scripps National Spelling Bee was held on June 17, 1925. It took place in Washington, D.C. Have you ever participated in a spelling bee?

Hey, Jad! The Sun is actually different temperatures depending on what part you are measuring. The surface of the Sun is about 10,000° Fahrenheit (5,600° Celsius). It gets hotter at the core, though, where the temperature reaches 27,000,000° Fahrenheit (15,000,000° Celsius)! ☀️

Hi, Lucy! The coldest area on Earth is Antarctica. One of the coldest places on that continent is a spot called the East Antarctic Plateau. In 2010, NASA recorded a temperature there of -135.76°F (-93.2°C)! 🥶

Hi, Dheya! Gravity is the force that an object has to pull other objects toward it. Objects with more mass have more gravity. You can learn more about gravity and the tools astronauts use to understand it in the recent article "Make a Gravity Marker!"

Hey, Mia. I'm so happy you liked that article! Hannah wrote it, so I'll be sure to share your nice words with her too. And yes, we will definitely write an article about summer when that time comes! 🌸

Cool questions, Talia! ❄️ Antarctica is the coldest place in the world, with temperatures that drop below −76°F (−60°C) during the winter. For your second question, the country of New Zealand eats more ice cream per person than any other country in the world! 🍦

It is true that President Donald Trump wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education (ED). However, that is NOT the same thing as shutting down schools. The ED is a government group. It is part of the federal government. As of right now, Trump has not said that he wants to close schools themselves. You can learn more about what the ED does in the article "Closing the Education Department?"

Some plants have ways of protecting themselves just like animals do, Sharvil! For example, a skunk has a stinky spray that lets predators know not to mess with it! Similarly, some plants, like poison ivy, are harmful to eat or even touch! This keeps the plants from being munched on by critters such as slugs and beetles! 🌿

Thanks for your question, Aria. Ashley Morgan recently wrote a story about that important topic. President Trump says that closing the Department of Education (ED) will save money. He wants other groups to do the job of the ED instead. However, some lawmakers say that the ED is important because it helps protect and prepare students for the future. You can learn more about both sides of the argument in the article "Closing the Education Department?"

Thanks so much for your amazing ideas, Beckett! I'm so glad you read the story about Monowi! It's great that you're thinking about other people and places across the United States that you'd like to read about! We'll definitely have more stories about America in the future — from famous presidents to fascinating places! But in the meantime, feel free to send in any other ideas you might have!

Hey, Owyn! People have many different reasons for feeling happy! Finland is known for its forests and lakes. Scientists say that being close to nature can boost your mood. That may be one reason why the people of Finland feel happy! 😊

Hi, Clayton! The hottest place on Earth is Death Valley in the U.S. state of California! That area is part of a national park. In the summertime, temperatures in Death Valley can soar to more than 120°F (49°C)! 🌡️

That does not seem to be true, Samuel. One group that keeps track of wildlife is the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It says there are between 20,000 and 39,000 lions living in the wild today. However, some experts are worried that the number may be dropping. They're keeping a close eye on the animals to learn more. 🦁