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Collecting lava is just another day at the office for some volcanologists.

And does it actually work?

Acoustic tractor beams can levitate objects in some pretty amazing ways.

The robot successfully landed a plane simulation.

Was this a genuine experiment, or just Soviet propaganda from the 1920s?

This is a great way to make life out of death, and preserve the memories of people who are no longer with us. Parting from one’s dearly beloved is a difficult task, albeit a fact of life. But thanks to someone’s forward thinking, you can now keep your loved ones close to your heart, thanks to this innovative solution that turns their cremated ashes into a tree. The concept of “life after life” comes from the company “Bios”. When their Bio Urn debuted in 2013, the idea was nothing short of outlandish. During cremation, the body is stripped of all organic matter, with the heat of the furnace stripping it all into vapor. What is left is ash from pulverized bone which contains zero nutrients and its pH can be harmful to seeds. The innovation in the Bio Urn comes in the biodegradable material and the two chambers that separate the ashes from the seeds during the plant’s gestation period. The bottom chamber holds the ash, while the top contains coconut shell and vermiculite, a mineral that helps plants retain water. When the root system grows strong enough—generally after a week—water will dissolve the top of the second chamber, allowing the roots and minerals to mix with human ash. But many people living in the cities don’t have a garden, so the company now came up with a solution that will help these folks grow their tree. The Bios Incube comes with a sensor that detects the needs of the soil inside the Incube, measuring humidity and temperature and providing a unique watering system and sends all that data to your smartphone. The hope that with their <a href="https://rumble.com/v4jcin-now-thats-a-cat-scan-zoo-uses-pioneering-technology-to-perform-a-cat-scan-o.html" target="_blank">technology</a> they can make this difficult period easier and provide comfort for families and friends.

3D printers have advanced to the point where they can now build large structures such as houses.

Scientist says you don’t change as much as you think when you are drunk. There’s never been much scientific evidence for ‘drunk personalities’, but a study by scientists in the University of Missouri aimed to compare personal and outside observations of drunk people to see how much their personality actually changed. 156 people were surveyed to find out how they think they behave when they are ‘typically sober’ and when they are ‘typically <a href="https://rumble.com/v3vr37-drunk-girl-falls-off-fridge.html" target="_blank">drunk</a>’. They were given a variety of drinks over 15 minutes. Next, they were filmed taking part in activities that show off personality traits and these videos were also to outside observers for assignment. The observers, on the other hand, noted fewer differences across the sober and intoxicated participants’ personality traits. In fact, observer ratings indicated reliable differences in only one personality factor: extroversion. Specifically, participants who had consumed alcohol were rated higher on three facets of extroversion: gregariousness, assertiveness, and levels of activity. The participants rated themselves as having changed significantly across five major personality traits when they were intoxicated. Given that extroversion is the most outwardly visible personality factor, it makes sense that both parties noted differences in this trait. But, the outside noticed fewer differences heightened extroversion of the participants was the only major difference. Scientists hope this study can be expanded upon and the results can help with interventions and reduce negative impact of <a href="https://rumble.com/v4uvux-this-is-your-brain-on-alcohol.html" target="_blank">alcohol</a> on peoples lives.

When you lose weight, what is actually getting lost? Where does the weight go?

There are some abilities that humans can only dream of having, but looking to the animal kingdom gives us a different story. Comic and movies aren’t the only place to find <a href="https://rumble.com/v4g3l7-s1-ep14-amazing-animal-superpowers.html" target="_blank">superpowers</a>. So far, superheroes are only fictional. But some of their powers already exist in the world, possessed by a whole range of <a href="https://rumble.com/v4ktjt-top-10-unbelievably-scary-looking-animals.html" target="_blank">strange species</a>. Some creatures have even more amazing, surprising, weird, funny or disgusting powers than any superhero. Sure, some animals can leap the equivalent of a tall building in a single bound. But others have ultra-strong faces, crazy loud voices, toxic blood, the ability to devour virtually anything, and indestructibility. Can you guess what the penis bug's superpower is? Take a look at some heroes and villains in the animal kingdom because they exhibit truly awesome superpowers. Some vipers and boas can detect infrared light, so their prey can run but they certainly can’t hide. The power of a mantis shrimp’s punch can generate bubbles that burst with a lethal temperature hotter than the surface of the sun. Ants have been known to lift up to 100x their own weight, however, rhinoceros beetles can potentially hold up to 850 x theirs. Electric eels can stun their prey with around 800 volts of electricity produced by electrocytes in their body. Starfish can regrow missing limbs if they lose one, but the missing limbs can also grow new starfish, too. The shocking pink dragon millipede engages in chemical warfare by producing cyanide to defend itself against attackers. Turritopsis jellyfish have learned the secret of immortality, and have the ability to completely rejuvenate their cells.

Did you believe any of these common animal myths?

Twenty-four teams competed against each other to see who could design the fastest Hyperloop pod.

Can creatures like unicorns and krakens be explained with science?

Mantis shrimp have a very different visual system to humans. What might it be like to see the world through the eyes of a mantis shrimp?

Surgeons wanted to ensure they didn't harm the part of his brain that processes music while they were operating on him.

This reusable sponge has an amazing ability that could help clean up after an oil spill.

The Musicians Seamounts is a region located northwest of the main Hawaiian islands. NOAA has captured some incredible of the area.

This is what the inside of a fusion reactor looks like in high speed

The US Army Research Laboratory designed a drone that was modelled after flying squirrels. Their goal was to design a lighter drone that could be used for tasks such as scouting.

Colony Collapse Disorder is a very serious threat to bee populations.

German shepherds can be trained to detect breast cancer with 100% accuracy.

Volcanoes can be devastating, but the are also fascinating geological phenomena.

This "forest city" is being built in China in an attempt to increase sustainability in the way humans live.

Shimon is a robot that can write and play its own marimba music. It can even jam with humans!

We know they're big...But just how big are they?