Before the ­Paramedics Arrive

In an emergency, every second counts. First aid can be administered by every layman – through chest compressions, staunching a bleeding or recovery position. You can learn what to do to save a life through courses offered by emergency services personnel.

A Tour through the Technology Temples of Europe

From the first automobile to the horse-drawn railway to exceptional flying machines and submarines: Europe’s museums lure with a variety of technological achievements. We have compiled the most exciting technology temples for you.

Save me, dear Algorithm!

Overtaking maneuvers, excessive braking or fatigue: more than 90 percent of all road traffic accidents are caused by human error. The digital subsidiary of DEKRA aims to achieve transparency about how people drive.

Living in the Water Pipe

Space is scarce on the ground, the square meter is expensive and the competition is fierce - the cities of the future are oriented upwards, above all. However, the most important maxim for new living is: less is more.

The Milkman Principle

Order food comfortably from the sofa in the evening, receive the delivery at the front door the next day: This is how the online food delivery service Picnic works.

Alexa, Siri and Co. – Enjoy it Smart

Wherever you will find a smart device nowadays, you can be sure that Alexa, Siri and co. aren’t far away. Their duty: listen, understand and perform ­commands. Those who use them should do this cognizantly, and understand the various functions.

Where hazardous materials lurk

Just a regular trip to the grocery store is enough to bring a great many potentially hazardous substances into the home: Glass cleaner, adhesives, dishwashing liquid, stain remover. At first glance harmless, belying the dangers within.

Shine Smarter

Some inner cities would like to be really smart. But to do that they would have to get their traffic under control. Intelligent lighting systems could help here and there. They provide the digital infrastructure with which traffic jams can be better avoided in the future.

High Voltage

At 60 meters up in the air and in close proximity to 380,000 Volts, work safety and carefully planned procedures take highest priority.

Five Safety Tips for Unloading Containers

Severe accidents still happen frequently during the unloading of freight containers. These tips give advice how to play it safe.

Big Wheels – Big Data

Data reduces fuel consumption, enables precise forecasts on the vehicle, makes logistics more efficient and is absolutely necessary for automated driving. But how do you protect them and who do they actually belong to?

S-pedelec: Getting to Work at 45 kmh

Getting to work without traffic jams – the s-pedelec could be the solution. Our author carried out the self-experiment and switched from the car to an electrically driven e-bike of the fast-paced type.