First Click: all hail the new rocket scientist

Calling someone a “rocket scientist” used to be the highest form of technical flattery. The phrase "it's not rocket science" even became embedded in the colloquial lexicon to describe tasks that anyone could do. By the turn of the century, however, the idea of a rocket scientist possessing an unfathomable intellect seemed quaint, carrying the patina of an old Tomorrowland attraction. Starting at 4:33PM ET, Elon Musk’s rocket scientists at SpaceX will make another attempt to land the Falcon 9 here on Earth.

via Tech News Headlines - Yahoo News http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/13/8398591/the-new-rocket-scientist-first-click