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The organized gangs of bacteria known as biofilms are notoriously difficult to dispatch, so researchers figured it might be best to stop them from growing in the first place. They focussed their attention on the communication mechanism inside the colony.

Australia is slowly drifting north at a constant rate, significantly throwing off its global coordinates, which could wreak havoc on GPS in future. A government organization is now working to correct the discrepancy, by updating the country’s coordinate system for the first time in over 20 years.

The Nikon Coolpix W100 is a family-focused camera that is both water-proof and tough, which is handy if you are letting your kids run off with it at the beach. The camera, which is a follow-up to the S33, also boasts built-in wireless connectivity.

Tesla has reached an agreement to buy solar power outfit SolarCity for US$2.6 billion, as it had announced was its intention back in June. The companies already have close links and the recently unveiled Part Deux of Tesla's Master Plan had further indicated a desire for greater integration.

When people suffer from conditions such as Alzheimer's, autism or schizophrenia, however, that function can be compromised. Now, scientists have discovered that help for such individuals may lie in the form of zapping their brains while they sleep.​

Star Trek is a cultural phenomenon that still reverberates half a century later, not only in entertainment, but in its impact on science and technology. New Atlas looks at the tech of the original Star Trek and why it still inspires scientists and engineers.

City crossovers are hampered by high centers of gravity, making them less agile than regular hatchbacks. Unconcerned by basic physics, STI has created the XV Hybrid tS, in attempt to turn an uninspiring, slow crossover into a slightly more inspiring, slow crossover.

In the 1990's, Life magazine ran a series of articles in which they asked some of the most renowned architects at the time to design homes that could be built for under US$200,000 and sold the plans. One of the most popular of those designs, has been revamped and made available for sale again.​​

​​With no chute, no wingsuit and a big net awaiting far below, Luke Aikens tumbled out of the airplane to begin his 25,000-ft free fall. Minutes later he would embrace his family as the first skydiver to pull off such a feat, but the world record attempt wasn't without last-minute complications. ​

​Wondering what comes next for tires has made for some fascinating concepts, from tweels to shape-shifting hoops able to adapt with the road. The latest designs to receive recognition come from Kumho, which has won International Design Excellence Awards for the Smasher and Sealant.​

​​If you're fascinated by the underwater world, then you probably also think that ROVs are pretty neat. Given that their prices can start in the tens of thousands of dollars, though, you've likely never seriously considered buying one. Well, that could be about to change.

​As emissions rules grow tighter and buyers demand more from their cars, Dodge is laying to rest one of the brashest and boldest cars on the road. The Viper will be laid to rest in 2017, but won't be going gently into that good night, with five special editions giving it a send-off.