Good science prevents hype... (Score 1)

Provided the data analysis is held under close scrutiny, and up to the usual peer-review process, I think this sort of story is exciting. The more science (real, working, no flam artist) is presented to the public as part of their everyday life, the more likely it will be that the general public will be able to make informed decisions on how they want their tax dollars spent. That's a Good Thing(TM).