[Cobra Scott]

Uhh, the reason this is now coming to light is because for 40 odd years he has been pursuing this scientifically, not via crackpot press. But you will find little in astrophysical publications, so look in chemistry and geology references. The "shocking revelation" style above is just poof press material.

[RightWhale]

The "shocking revelation" style above is just poof press material.

Where there's smoke, there's fire. Maybe that's not always true, but it works 95% of the time and there is so much to do one can't waste time trying to find the 1 in 20. If someone hasn't been a stickler for the rules of doing science, move on.