I'm sure the sudden resurgence of C (don't call it a comeback, it was here all along) is because of the sudden Internet of Things craze. I work in embedded systems and there is a lot of interest in "smart" devices right now. All those micro controllers going into those "smart" devices are going to use C, and that's often your only option. So, it's no surprise to me that C is back on top.

I also like to point out that my favorite programming language is (quite often) the one your favorite language is written in ;)

I've been wondering for years why we couldn't send a dirigible probe to Venus, but apparently the Russians have already done that! I think this is much more realistic than a manned mission to mars and I hope the idea gains traction.

Oh! Is she the one that played "Six"?

Or incredibly strong beer.

As someone who has taken a biology class at Georgia Tech, I can assure you they do teach about evolution.

This is particularly insulting to any Republicans that use the metric system. Fortunately not many of them are scientists.

Strange. My parents did this all the time in the 80's when NO cars had IVI.

Well that would certainly explain this.

"I hate spending $14 to watch Nicolas Cage solve things." -Leela

This sounds good in theory, but I think it has the potential for unintended consequences, such as companies exchanging all low-paygrade employees for external contractors.

And they are already slowing my Internet.

I'm glad someone made the Stross reference, so I don't have to.

One day?

I thought they did that ten years ago.

The Daily WTF has a nice collection of interview stories.