Airliner Hit By Suspected Drone On Way To Landing At London's Heathrow
The flight landed safely, but police also say they've determined that "an object, believed to be a drone, had struck the front of the aircraft."
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With The 'Eco Bin,' Student Scientists Aim Big In Fight Against Waste
Kids from across the U.S. gathered at the White House last week to present their scientific findings to President Obama. Some Missouri Girl Scouts explain their project to tackle Styrofoam waste.
Attention Students: Put Your Laptops Away
Researchers Pam Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer found that students remember more via writing notes longhand rather than on a laptop. It has to do with what happens when you're forced to slow down.
Napster's Sean Parker Invests $250 Million In Immunotherapy Research
The tech superstar, who's also known for his role in helping shape Facebook, has drawn more than 300 scientists to this area. Jeff Bluestone, head of the new endeavor, discusses the effort.
Apple-FBI: The Theories And Mysteries Of The San Bernardino iPhone
It's looking increasingly unlikely that the FBI will tell Apple how it got inside the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. Speculation continues to surround the technique and its results.
Obama Urges Opening Cable TV Boxes To Competition
The FCC says it costs subscribers an average of $231 a year to rent the boxes that enable them to watch cable TV. The president supports making it easier for viewers to buy the boxes instead.
AMC Backtracks On Experiment To Allow Texting In Theaters After Outcry
AMC said on Thursday it was considering allowing texting in some of its movie theaters. The outrage was immediate and loud, and on Friday, the company announced that it had reconsidered.
Your Conversation On The Bus Or Train May Be Recorded
In a number of cities, what riders say may be recorded. Transit agencies are adding audio recording for security reasons, but civil liberties advocates say it's an invasion of privacy.
Clash Of The Screens: Should Movie Theaters Allow Texting? AMC Says Maybe
The CEO of AMC Entertainment says he is considering allowing texting during some movie showings at AMC Theaters. A good thing? Our pop culture blogger and movie critic weigh in.
So You've Got A New Chip Credit Card, But Why Won't Stores Accept It?
Our credit cards have chips on them. Stores are supposed to be accepting them, but the Planet Money team explores why many aren't.