Comment I wonder where this made news first... (Score 1) 398
As many times as I've read that news stories were first reported on twitter, I wonder if this story "broke" on twitter.
Antarctic Ice Bridge Finally Breaks Off 505
GreennMann writes "An ice bridge linking a shelf of ice the size of Jamaica to two islands in Antarctica has snapped. Scientists say the collapse could mean the Wilkins Ice Shelf is on the brink of breaking away, and provides further evidence of rapid change in the region. Sited on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Wilkins shelf has been retreating since the 1990s. Researchers regarded the ice bridge as an important barrier, holding the remnant shelf structure in place. Its removal will allow ice to move more freely between Charcot and Latady islands, into the open ocean."
Comment Scared off by the media? (Score 1) 265
It's no surprise really. Students have been told by the media that CS degrees will be outsourced to cheap countries and the jobs are hard. The effect is that students pursue easier degrees (more party time in college man!) that will probably pay poorly (easy degrees -> easier to get -> more degrees -> more supply -> lower pay) rather than pursue a career in CS that pays well and MAY be impacted by outsourcing. Sigh.
