Commerce Secretary-nominee Gina Raimondo is open to raising taxes on the middle class, saying we "need funds" for President Joe Biden's climate agenda. RNC Research tweeted the clip of Raimondo's comments at her nomination hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday. "We do need to meet the climate change challenge, and we need funds for improved infrastructure, better roads, safer roads, safer bridges, which also creates jobs," Raimondo told Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., when asked about Transportation Secretary-nominee Peter Buttigieg's proposal of a gas tax to raise money for...…Commerce Secretary-nominee Gina Raimondo is open to raising taxes on the middle class, saying we "need funds" for President Joe Biden's climate agenda. RNC Research tweeted the clip of Raimondo's comments at her nomination hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday. "We do need to meet the climate change challenge, and we need funds for improved infrastructure, better roads, safer roads, safer bridges, which also creates jobs," Raimondo told Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., when asked about Transportation Secretary-nominee Peter Buttigieg's proposal of a gas tax to raise money for...WW…

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FollowNew NASA-backed research finds a surprising amount of water locked away in the red planet.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.2 min readFor decades, scientists have speculated about what may have happened to all the , which is believed to have been a substantially wetter planet eons ago. Some water can be found frozen in the Martian polar ice caps, but new research indicates there's also a shocking amount of water in Mars. The discovery could...…FollowNew NASA-backed research finds a surprising amount of water locked away in the red planet.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.2 min readFor decades, scientists have speculated about what may have happened to all the , which is believed to have been a substantially wetter planet eons ago. Some water can be found frozen in the Martian polar ice caps, but new research indicates there's also a shocking amount of water in Mars. The discovery could...WW…

FollowThe renowned scientist made waves claiming the interstellar object Oumuamua might be extraterrestrial. Now he's doubling down.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.7 min readProfessor Avi Loeb has had a pioneering career in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. He's authored hundreds of academic papers on topics from black holes to the early days of the universe, collaborated on projects with the legendary Stephen Hawking and for almost a...…FollowThe renowned scientist made waves claiming the interstellar object Oumuamua might be extraterrestrial. Now he's doubling down.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.7 min readProfessor Avi Loeb has had a pioneering career in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. He's authored hundreds of academic papers on topics from black holes to the early days of the universe, collaborated on projects with the legendary Stephen Hawking and for almost a...WW…

FollowNew research funded by the space agency suggests next-generation telescopes might be able to see the emissions of far-flung smokestacks.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.3 min readWe know the galaxy is home to plenty of potentially habitable exoplanets, but to determine whether anything is actually living on these worlds scientists hope to spot some sign of life, a so-called biosignature or technosignature. New research out of NASA's Goddard...…FollowNew research funded by the space agency suggests next-generation telescopes might be able to see the emissions of far-flung smokestacks.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.3 min readWe know the galaxy is home to plenty of potentially habitable exoplanets, but to determine whether anything is actually living on these worlds scientists hope to spot some sign of life, a so-called biosignature or technosignature. New research out of NASA's Goddard...WW…

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentWhen the next robot on Mars touches down on the red planet, the views will be truly otherworldly.4 min readNASA is about to , and for the first time, we'll be able to see and hear what it's like to touch down on another world. Perseverance is due to land in Jezero Crater on Thursday, becoming the first artificial...…We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentWhen the next robot on Mars touches down on the red planet, the views will be truly otherworldly.4 min readNASA is about to , and for the first time, we'll be able to see and hear what it's like to touch down on another world. Perseverance is due to land in Jezero Crater on Thursday, becoming the first artificial...WW…

BETAThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by Mar 19, 2021,After several weeks of heightened seismic activity on , a volcanic eruption has finally begun, not far from the island nation’s capital city.“The eruption was first seen on a web camera,” writes the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) in . “It was also confirmed on thermal satellite imagery.”The above photo from the Icelandic Coast Guard showed lava erupting from a fissure and beginning to flow. Video footage also shows fountains of lava bursting forth from the fissure:According to early information from IMO, the fissure...…BETAThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by Mar 19, 2021,After several weeks of heightened seismic activity on , a volcanic eruption has finally begun, not far from the island nation’s capital city.“The eruption was first seen on a web camera,” writes the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) in . “It was also confirmed on thermal satellite imagery.”The above photo from the Icelandic Coast Guard showed lava erupting from a fissure and beginning to flow. Video footage also shows fountains of lava bursting forth from the fissure:According to early information from IMO, the fissure...WW…

FollowThe renowned scientist made waves claiming the interstellar object Oumuamua might be extraterrestrial. Now he's doubling down.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.7 min readProfessor Avi Loeb has had a pioneering career in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. He's authored hundreds of academic papers on topics from black holes to the early days of the universe, collaborated on projects with the legendary Stephen Hawking and for almost a...…FollowThe renowned scientist made waves claiming the interstellar object Oumuamua might be extraterrestrial. Now he's doubling down.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.7 min readProfessor Avi Loeb has had a pioneering career in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. He's authored hundreds of academic papers on topics from black holes to the early days of the universe, collaborated on projects with the legendary Stephen Hawking and for almost a...WW…

FollowAfter delays and a flap with the FAA, the Mars rocket prototype ran a vertical 10K on Tuesday.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.3 min readThe second flight of a prototype of , meant for eventual trips to Mars, was picture-perfect right up until the landing, which like  on Tuesday. After several delays and a dust-up with the Federal Aviation Administration over its launch license, SpaceX launched the vehicle dubbed SN9 from its Boca...…FollowAfter delays and a flap with the FAA, the Mars rocket prototype ran a vertical 10K on Tuesday.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.3 min readThe second flight of a prototype of , meant for eventual trips to Mars, was picture-perfect right up until the landing, which like  on Tuesday. After several delays and a dust-up with the Federal Aviation Administration over its launch license, SpaceX launched the vehicle dubbed SN9 from its Boca...WW…

FollowPlanetary protection starts beyond the planet.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.2 min readAn Italian astronomer says the best defense against potential killer asteroids from space is solid offense, also based in space. The notion of protecting the planet from menacing space rocks by blasting them with missiles is an old trope of science and disaster fiction, but has been arguing for decades now that where those missiles are launched from...…FollowPlanetary protection starts beyond the planet.Eric MackContributing EditorContributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com.2 min readAn Italian astronomer says the best defense against potential killer asteroids from space is solid offense, also based in space. The notion of protecting the planet from menacing space rocks by blasting them with missiles is an old trope of science and disaster fiction, but has been arguing for decades now that where those missiles are launched from...WW…