Science

Boeing crash: Can machines make better decisions than people?

One theory suggests automated controls in the cockpit of the Boeing 737 MAX are culpable for the crashes. US President Trump says today's aircrafts are simply too complex. Can human-machine relationships be better?  

Health

Alcohol: Life gets better without it

Three weeks without a drop of alcohol. Three weeks where I felt fitter, more awake and more relaxed. What exactly happened to my body?  

Voice assistants

Get smart with DW Discoveries

Fascinated by science? Care about the environment? Want daily health tips? Then say, "OK, Google. Open DW Discoveries."  

Plane crashes

Why do airplanes stall and why is it so dangerous?

Again and again airplanes crash because of a sudden stall. When sensors provide incorrect data on the angle of attack and speed, pilots or computers make the wrong decisions.  

Memes Filtered Out by EU-Copyright Law

Experts warn about EU law that could change the architecture of the internet, forcing websites to install flawed and expensive filters that would block satirical content like memes and lead to digital monopolization.  

Medicine

What our teeth reveal about us

Have you lost a milk tooth or had a tooth pulled out? A group of researchers wants them. They can find out all sorts of useful medical information about you from your teeth — even predict future diseases.  

"I didn't get cancer for nothing."

Diagnosis: cancer. After surpassing the initial shock, Patricia discovered the power of her mind. The serious illness has changed her life for the better. Sound unusual? Well, Patricia's story is not unique.