Hi there! News-O-Matic did a story called "Groundhog Said: More Winter Ahead!" on February 2. Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, which may or may not be right. Is it cold where you live, and are you hoping spring comes sooner?

What's up, Arianna! Dogs lick their noses to keep them wet. That helps trap scent particles, which improves their sense of smell. Licking can also clean their nose and reduce stress.

The News-O-Matic team does a lot of research for all of the stuff we write about! We learn new things all the time! We check trusted sources and talk to experts to learn more. Tap the "Sources" button in any article to learn about that!

Hi, Ellie. I'm excited for the Winter Olympics too! We'll definitely be writing articles about athletes there. I wonder what sorts of stories will come out of the Olympics this year!

Hi, Dylan. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm glad you're enjoying reading on News-O-Matic! 😁

Hey, Logan. The true color of the Sun is white. The Sun shines light in all colors, but human eyes see that as white! ☀️

Hi there! That's a great way to understand the government of the United States. News-O-Matic has stories that describe the job of each branch. You can find them by typing "three branches" into the Search bar!

Hi, Avery! It's true. There are pink dolphins in South America! You can see a cool picture of a pink dolphin in the News-O-Matic story "Dolphin Photo Flips to First!" Type "dolphin" or "pink dolphin" into the Search bar to find it. 🐬

Thanks, Eddie. I'm glad you liked that story. Keep reading News-O-Matic to learn more about sports, the arts, science, world news, and economics!

We have MANY articles on penguins, Anna! Try typing the word "Penguin" into News-O-Matic's Search to find them. 🐧

I am a Knicks fan too, Jack! It has been a wild season so far. They won the NBA Cup, which was a big deal. Then the Knicks lost a bunch of games. Now New York's winning streak is up to SEVEN games! News-O-Matic will be focused on the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics for the next few weeks, but we'll be sure to cover the NBA after! 🏀

Hey, Anthony! As the Editor-in-Chief of News-O-Matic, one of my favorite parts of my job is reading feedback from readers like you! I read through everything! That's why you are always able to "Write to Russ." But if you have something you want to share with another writer, I'll be sure to pass the message along! ✍️

Red pandas are going extinct for a few reasons. One is habitat loss. Forests where the animals live are being destroyed. Another is poaching. That means illegal hunting from people. Climate change is also hurting pandas. As temperatures warm, red pandas must move to keep cool. But these places are harder for them to live.

Hey, Lucia. Frogs breathe through a couple places in their bodies. They can put air into their lung through their mouth. But they can also breathe through their skin! Absorbing oxygen through their skin is a process called cutaneous respiration.

In the United States, Black History Month is a time (February) to learn about Black Americans who played important roles in shaping U.S. history. These include civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., writers like Langston Hughes, athletes like Jackie Robinson, and many, many more. Check News-O-Matic this month to learn about some of these figures.

I get that question a lot, Amari! But I have always been a human, and I have no plans on becoming a robot anytime soon! 😉

You got it, Edward! We'll definitely be covering the winner of Super Bowl LX (60)! We've also just published an article about Super Bowl ads, and we have another one coming up about the halftime show! 🏈

Happy Groundhog Day, Piper! We wanted to wait and see what the groundhogs would predict. It turns out the groundhogs disagree! Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog who lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He saw his shadow this year. Meanwhile, Wiarton Willie lives in Ontario, Canada. He did NOT see his shadow! We'll have to wait and see which groundhog is right! In the meantime, our article on Groundhog Day is up now! Thanks for reading News-O-Matic! 🤩

That's not a dumb question! (And it's ALWAYS smart to ask questions!) Yes, I made News-O-Matic with a few other people. It is the honor of a lifetime to be able to share important stories with readers like you.

Thanks for sharing, Taylor! Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators have a wide snout, while crocodiles have a thin one. What's your favorite gator fun fact? 🐊