This BBC news article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8224543.stm demonstrates the importance of studying the Sun and the Solar/Terrestrial environment, as we do in the Radio Jove project for schools. The article also shows how scientific progress happens. You will notice there are several opinions about it: "This paper represents a useful step forward." "It is not nearly as conclusive as they would have it." "even if the amplifier exists, its climate leverage is still relatively puny". Victor Herrero //www.freelists.org/archive/radioastro http://herrero.110mb.com/ http://hubbleed.bravehost.com/ http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Radio_JOVE/