Stories from Cologne · Germany

Jochem Selzer from the Chaos Computer Club highlighted a home security risk, comparing it to giving a spare key to a stranger without verification.

Researchers have found that infrasound, which is inaudible sound produced by sources like old pipes or heating systems, can cause unease in some individuals.

A plot to assassinate the CEO of a German arms firm has been foiled.

A collaboration has emerged that was previously unimaginable.

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can provide answers to questions, but these responses should be verified.

Journalist Lisa Seemann noted that Donald Trump's reactions to the current conflict are not surprising to many, given his short temper. However, the journalist believes neither party is acting responsibly.

More than 150 subsea cables connect Europe with the rest of the world, including Africa, Asia, and North America. These fiber optic cables, up to 20 cm thick, carry electricity and data. Experts consider these cables to be lifelines for the German economy. A German parliamentary motion calls for effective cable diplomacy to said the future importance of protecting undersea cables. One developed method can sever subsea cables at depths of up to 4,000 meters.

A speaker argued that the heating transition in Germany needs to be organized socially, not just through gas. This includes socially tiered subsidy programs and targeted support for small landlords who cannot afford to switch heating systems alone.

Germany will split gas network charges and green gas quotas for fuels, including biofuels intended to replace fossil fuels. The CO2 price will also be divided.

Across Germany, there are over 500 different electric vehicle charging providers, each with varying fees. Using a charging card can result in different costs, and charging without one is typically more expensive.